Employment Specialist

Inclusion Connections was established in 2013 with the mission to strengthen the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by creating inclusive opportunities for community involvement, access to meaningful employment, and better options for supportive living in Kansas City. Our programs are innovative and designed for special needs. From Healthy Living to CreateAbility, PawsAbilities and Supported Living, we are making things happen in our Kansas City community! 

POSITION SUMMARY
The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing community-based employment services to our PawsAbilities students. Employment Specialist's essential job duties include assisting the PawsAbilities student with refining employment skills, interview skills, development of resumes and/or master applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop an employment plan for each student that identifies strengths, skills and barriers and identify steps to overcome barriers for employment goals.
• Develop and maintain lasting relationships with employers and other relevant community partners and resources.
• Includes calls and faces to face meetings with potential employers.
• Assists in preparing students for successful employment and retention (interview skills, developing resume and application), identifying individual needs and skills.
• Utilizes professional judgment and decision-making in regard to aspects of employment services and implementation of assessment.
• Provides on-site job analysis, consultation, and recommendations for worksite and job modifications when appropriate.
• Instructs students in job duties and coaching as needed.
• Advocates and intervenes for students with employers consistent with student needs and abilities when requested.
• Works as a member of a team, insuring student goals are met and reviewing the goals of each student with the team.
• Attends regularly scheduled employment team meetings.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

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Education/Certifications: *

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Active Driver's license and minimum state-required automobile insurance required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification, a plus but not required.

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Experience Required: *

• 1 to 2 years prior experience preferred.
• Experience working with the intellectual and developmental disability population.
• Knowledge of working with Rubric systems.

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Skills/Abilities: *

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain positive relationships.
• The ability to use the company vehicle.
• Knowledge of basic computer software with experience in Microsoft Outlook.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Olathe, KS 66062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location