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    Employment Specialist - Waterbury, United States - New Opportunities

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    New Opportunities Waterbury, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    Per Diem, Non-Union, Non-Exempt Position

    $19.00 per hour

    BASIC FUNCTION OF EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST:

    Peer to Peer job search assistance services to individuals with disabilities. Includes facilitation of training and developing relationships with local employers for job placement opportunities.

    RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST:
    • Develop and adhere to identified C-CARES plans and relate them to employment opportunities
    • Implement plan designed by C-CARES Director for structured work sites for the purpose of work exploratory and evaluation, provide on site job coaching, and permanent employment options for consumer
    • Engage in consumer activities which are identified through official CRP (Community Rehabilitation Provider) referral form from C-CARES Director
    • Facilitate individual or small group workshops regarding job search, resume preparation, interviewing techniques or areas as prescribed by contract with funding source and/or C-CARES Director.
    • Develop working relationships with employers to foster job coaching and working evaluation
    • Monitor consumer independent structured job search on a bi-weekly basis
    • Maintain relationships with local Community College, Adult Education, and Chamber of Commerce to provide quality on the job training and employment opportunities
    • Maintain job search/placement records in agency software system
    • Prepare reports and conducts other coordinator related services as required
    • Other duties as assigned
    Requirements

    REQUIREMENTS OF EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST:

    Education:

    High school graduate with college experience in the area(s) of education, human services, psychology, or other related area (must go through internal training program).

    Experience:

    Knowledge with respect to working with adults or youth with physical/developmental disabilities.

    Job Skills:
    • Knowledge of employment resources
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Must enjoy working with people and have high level interpersonal skills
    • Customer service, organizational and problem-solving skills
    • Critical and creative thinking skills
    • Recordkeeping and computer skills
    • Ability to engage employment partners
    • Ability to work with diverse populations
    • Provide services on a flexible work basis that may include evenings or weekends
    • Valid CT driver's license, working automobile that is insured
    EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability

    Salary Description

    $19.00 per hour
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