Employment Specialist

Connect-Abilities is seeking Employment Specialists. $500 hiring bonus at 6 months. Minimum starting wage $20 per hour, plus bonuses and quarterly profit sharing, and we pay for experience!

Connect-Abilities mission is to provide the highest quality of employment services to people with disabilities, community employers, our funders, and other community stakeholders. We do this through hiring and retaining high quality employees.We also provide significant administrative supports to our ESs and do not require ESs to do billing/invoicing.

This is a very challenging, but rewarding position. We have at least three "customers", and you must be able to wear many hats. You will help people with disabilities find and maintain employment, build relationships with local employers in your community, and build relationships with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and offices.

Engages Vocational Rehabilitation participants and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers who do not necessarily have disabilities.

Conducts Discovery activities, such as informational interviews, job shadows, and work experience, to determine consumer interests, strengths, and vocational goal. Conducts job development and job search activities. Provides on-site job supports as needed.

Provides documentation for all activities daily. Timekeeping daily and documentation daily is required.

Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to undergraduate degree in mental health, social services, or business. Experience providing employment services preferred. Must have valid driver's license, reliable vehicle to transport clients, and car insurance.

Lucrative bonus plan for benchmarks, business mileage reimbursement, $30/mo cell phone reimbursement, $180/mo QSEHRA plan (healthcare reimbursement through marketplace/full-time status only), 401(k) with 100% match on first 3% of salary and 50% match on 2% of salary after one year for all employees. We are in the process of establishing group life insurance for full-time employees and will provide a $40 per month benefit allowance until this is in place.

Background check required, as well as pre-employment and possible random drug screens.

Full time status to qualify for QSEHRA is 32 hours per week. This position may require nights and weekends depending on the needs of our clients.

Come and make a difference in your community and be a part of a great team!

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely

• Hybrid

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20