Employment Specialist F/T

Coordinate intake for new referrals by reviewing materials, conducting comprehensive interviews, and developing Individual Service or Recovery Plans with interdisciplinary team members. Implement these plans to ensure employment readiness and smooth transitions, while developing relationships with community organizations, employers, and family members to secure necessary resources. Empower individuals through self-advocacy activities and facilitate training programs covering job seeking, retention, and relevant life skills like travel training. Review case files to understand individual aptitudes and special needs, then assist in creating professional resumes and arranging interviews with prospective employers. Ensure safe work environments by acting as a resource for employers regarding disability issues, providing crisis intervention, and training individuals on workplace tasks. Complete all required documentation for payroll, progress reports, and service delivery within program data management systems, while managing transportation needs and discharge planning for program transfers.