Employment Specialist
On-site · Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Employment Specialist will support individuals with disabilities in identifying an appropriate job goal and assist individuals in finding and maintaining competitive, community-based employment. Responsibilities include attending planning meetings, transporting participants as directed, coaching on new job tasks, teaching about workplace culture and industry practices, collaborating with employers to identify needed accommodations, developing natural supports at the work site, creating job aids and task analyses, networking to develop placement sites, sharing job leads, meeting performance goals for client outcomes, documenting services in Therap within policy timelines, conducting community-based assessments, teaching job-search and interview skills, resume writing, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant communications. The role requires effective time management, professional communication, a reliable schedule, and a professional appearance, with occasional travel and the ability to work in office/home/community environments. Four years of comparable experience and a bachelor’s degree are preferred; valid driver’s license and vehicle, and vaccination requirements apply.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management)
- Four years of comparable experience preferred
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English – both in writing and orally
- Must not have been convicted of any disqualifying felonies and must not have been substantiated for abuse or neglect in the state of Missouri, as recorded by the Department of Mental Health’s Employee Disqualification List
- Must have reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients
- Must demonstrate safe practices in all areas and exemplify positive professional standards
- Must obtain a Class E driver’s license during new hire orientation; must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance
- Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination
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