What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at WORK Inc?
The Employment Specialist is responsible for helping consumers find employment, job training, job coaching, and/or educational programs that meet their short and long-term career objectives. This position must be able to mentor and support the individuals that we serve. Having communication skills combined with critical thinking techniques are vital prerequisites for this job. This position is Mondays-Fridays from 8 am-4 pm (Reasonable additional hours may be needed to support the individual upon supervisor’s approval) **Bilingual Communication Preferred**
Responsibilities include:
1. Assessing consumers’ career interests and preferences and helping them achieve their career goals.
2. Communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions
3. Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks
4. Monitor, document, and evaluate the progress of clients
5. Keep records and prepare the appropriate reports
6. Provide ongoing training and support in identifying and applying to educational programs, and conduct vocational training as needed.
7. Provide assistance with applying for financial aid.
8. Provide additional training and follow-up in related skills such as transportation and grooming.
9. Work with consumers on job selection, resume writing, and interviewing skills.
10. Help consumers conduct job searches using all available resources including online searches.
11. Assists in obtaining PASS plan funding to support educational and employment goals as indicated.
12. Provide education about mental illness to host companies and community groups as well as train the host company personnel to function as natural supports.
13. Work with consumers on job retention, job development, and advancement.
14. Develop an Individual Service Plan with the consumer.
15. Participate in interagency planning to ensure consumers’ needs are met.
16. Identify and cultivate natural supports within educational and employment environments.
17. Assess consumer satisfaction through formal assessments and informal feedback.
18. Conduct employment-related groups on topical issues.
19. Provide continued 1:1 training/retraining at the job site initially and as the job changes.
20. Assist all team members whenever possible.
Requirements:
- B.S./B.A. Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a related field.
- Four years of full-time employment working with persons with varying disabilities
- Active/Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License
- Professional, responsible, and punctual
- Good Communication Skills (Written/Verbal)
- Team Player mentality
- Good organizational skills
- Proactive mentality
- Bilingual Talent Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates who can be flexible to coach outside of the normal work hours of 8 am-4 pm M-F.
We are seeking persons who are enthusiastic, energetic, highly organized, detail-oriented and have strong oral and written communication skills. Please, send your resume with a cover letter detailing your academic qualifications, work, and volunteer experience plus any other relevant documentation via email to lswain@workinc.org
WORK INC is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages individuals with disabilities and Veterans to apply. If you are interested in the position you MUST complete the attached Internal Request Form and meet with your supervisor to get their signoff/approval.
Please contact 617-691-1790 if you require any assistance in responding to this advertisement.
Salary : $43,000 - $46,000