Employment Facilitator jobs in Milford, CT

Description

SARAH Inc. is a person-centered agency serving all individuals with intellectual and / or developmental delays. We provide in-home, day support, transitional, and employment services to adults ages 21 and older, and have been a leading provider of human services throughout various towns in Connecticut since 1957.

For an in-depth understanding of our services please visit our website at www.sarah-inc.org!

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.
• Ensure each individual has a current and comprehensive electronic data base for all employment related information : assessments, work history, resume, job applications, interviews, positions, and employers.
• Work in varying locations as needed, this is a community-based position.

Requirements

• 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, problem-solve 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.

Last updated : 2024-06-08