Employment Specialist - Warsaw, United States - Cardinal Services of Indiana
Description
Employment Specialist-Kosciusko County
Provide support and encouragement to adults with disabilities who have jobs in Kosciusko County. Assist as requested in career planning and assessment.
Work cooperatively with other Career Links staff to facilitate positive relationships between individuals and co-workers and supplement on-the-job training as needed.
Establish relationships with community businesses, clubs, civic groups, and organizations. Facilitate connections for person served to natural supports. Foster the development of friendships with co-workers and others. Help obtain membership in organizations of their choice and participate at the level desired.Responsibilities:
Ensure overall stability and growth of service area. Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Ensure completion of the strategic goals and balanced scorecard. Provide training and support on the job for the individual and the employer. Establish and or maintain relationships with area businesses, clubs, civic groups and organizations to promote employment services.
Develop employment opportunities, as needed, for individuals based upon their interests and needs with the goal to obtain maximum hours and income.
Foster natural supports for individuals at the work site. Ensure satisfaction of all stakeholders, including individuals receiving services, guardians, employers and OVR. Monitor the health, safety and when necessary, medical needs of individuals. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Assist with job readiness training, employment assessment, job placement, and follow-along services for individuals receiving services.Work with businesses, agencies, and organizations to remove employment barriers and resolve issues related to community integration and independence for people with disabilities.
Full Time 40 hrs w/some nights and weekends.Job Qualifications:
Associate degree and 2 years' experience in employment services, sales, marketing or public relations preferred. 1 year of direct service experience preferred.
All Cardinal Services locations are tobacco-free
Benefits Include:
- Employee, Employee Child, or Family Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- EAP
- 401(k)
- PTO and Med Time
- Employee referral bonus
- Holiday pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid training and continued education opportunities
- Advancement opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- EEO/ADA Compliant
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