Employment Specialist - Dayton

Employment Specialist   $750 Sign-On Bonus (Restrictions Apply). Remote work option and flexible schedule available. Eligible for benefits including: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, and more!   Summary   Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is seeking an engaging individual to work with persons who have disabilities who are referred for job development services. The right candidate will be able to establish a collaborative relationship with the referring partners and the individuals on their caseload. The position requires the ability to network with employers and the community to find appropriate and successful job matches for both the employer and the candidate.    Essential Duties & Responsibilities   Provide local labor market information to job applicants. Initiate contact with prospective employer to determine personnel needs and arrange interviews for applicants. Develops an Individual Employment Plan for each participant. Help individuals identify continuing barriers to employment and how to overcome. Assist applicants in contacting and obtaining interviews from appropriate prospective employers. Demonstrates knowledge of a broad range of occupations and jobs as wells as local employment, vocational, and educational resources. Other duties as assigned.    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities   Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Business Education, Social Science, or related field.   Minimum of one-year experience in field of Vocational Rehabilitation or job development. Experience may be substituted for Bachelor's degree.  Certified Employment Support Professional credential (CESP) preferred. If not maintained, must meet eligibility requirements for certification.   Qualifications   Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.    Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.       The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.   This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.