What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at We Care Support Services?
ABOUT US
We Care Support Services is a Nonprofit Organization that is contracted with The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation assisting people with disabilities prepare for, become and retain employment. We are currently seeking a Job Coach to work with our consumers. Expected number of hours per week: 40 hrs per week. However, hours can increase over time depending on the number of referrals received.
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent communicator, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple deadlines
- Intense attention to detail with accuracy and consistency
- Above-average computer and software skills for basic data entry
- Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of people
- Strong presentation skills
- Pass a level II background check.
- Reliable transportation.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with persons with disabilities mental or physical (case work or counseling) in a vocational setting preparing individuals for employment
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
- Four years’ experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; experience in job placement, job coaching, or counseling; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities. OR
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from accredited college or university and one years’ experience as describe above. OR
- A Master’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from accredited college or university and six months’ experience as describe above. OR
- An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an unrelated field, and two years’ experience as described above.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Types: Full-time
Salary: $41,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person