Employment Specialist for Adults with Disabilities - East Haven, United States - SARAH Inc

SARAH Inc

Verified Company

East Haven, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting individuals in securing meaningful employment and providing and/or arranging the necessary job supports to ensure success.

Pay Rate:

Starting at $19.50/hour (with potential for starting higher depending on experience/education)

Hours:

M-F, 40 hours per week between 8am-6pm

Essential Functions (not limited to):

Meet employment needs of assigned caseload, including

:

career exploration, job placement, career counseling, on and offsite coaching/support, and advocacy.

Assist and advise individuals with career development, including but not limited to

:

resume writing, interview preparation, and best career practices.

Train, support and monitor individuals at employment sites.
Transport and/or assist in securing appropriate transportation for individuals to secure employment.
Work in varying locations as needed, this is a communitybased position.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred. High school diploma required
Minimum of 2 years of experience providing employment and/or transition supports to people with differing abilities.
Must be able to provide support and services utilizing community based resources.
Must be over 21 and possess a valid Connecticut driver's license, have an acceptable driving history and be able to utilize your own vehicle for SARAH business as defined by SARAH Inc.'s policy.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

Skill in supervising and training, planning and organizing, problem solving
Effectively write and communicate in a courteous and professional manner
Attend to the physical and personal needs of adults with differing abilities, problemsolve effectively, maintain confidentiality, use adaptive and other equipment
Ability to read and understand budgets and financial information, work successfully independently and in a team environment, and work flexible hours in varying locations as needed

Required Physical Effort:

Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.

Benefits:

SARAH Inc.

offers a competitive benefits program including:

Medical; HSA; Dental; Vision; Voluntary Life/AD&D; Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability; 401K with up to 4% matching contribution.

SARAH Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.