Employment Development Specialist I

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Job Summary

The Employment Development Specialist (EDS) plays a critical role in a multi-year grant funded program designed to transition disconnected youth and adults with disabilities into competitive integrated employment. The EDS will be responsible for developing community employment opportunities and providing community-based job development as well as supporting advancement opportunities for people with disabilities. This grant position is expected to end in early 2029.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

• Conduct intakes and assessments with individuals to establish employment goals and develop person-centered employment plans. Collaborate closely with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and other community entities that refer individuals to the program
• Provide job development services including connecting individuals to training and educational resources to help them secure employment that aligns with their career interests strengths and support needs.
• Provide post-employment services including job coaching follow-up support and travel training to ensure retention job satisfaction and career growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses community agencies internal departments and external vendors.
• Accurately complete and submit monthly billing reports participant records case notes and other documentation in a timely manner ensuring compliance with the grants expectations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct task and job-site analyses at selected locations to ensure appropriate job matches for individuals.
• Conduct employer outreach provide consultation guidance and disability awareness training to employers and business representatives as needed.
• Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings related to an individuals Employment Support Plan; prepare annual individual support plans.
• Attend all grant-related trainings and meetings as assigned including those for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program
• Collaborate with the case manager and youth transition specialist as needed to ensure comprehensive support for the entire family and facilitate cross-collaboration.
• Regularly meet with the Project Director Project Evaluator and key team members including case managers youth transition specialists and employment development specialists from ServiceSource and affiliated organizations to ensure alignment and progress toward grant objectives
• Actively seek opportunities to enhance knowledge of systems supporting TANF recipients and disconnected youth including the barriers they face. Foster collaboration through participation in community meetings professional networks and relevant trainings enabling effective referrals and comprehensive care for individuals and families.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Education Experience and Certification(s)

• Associate degree in psychology Human Services or related field plus 1 year of related experience working with adults with disabilities or a related population required. Bachelors degree in psychology Human Services or related filed lieu of an associate or bachelors degree the candidate must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 3 years of experience in Human Services and working with individuals with disabilities.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant supported employment job development job coaching and/or vocational support experience required
• Experience developing partnerships with employers and/or postsecondary educational institutions preferred
• Must be available and willing to travel to multiple locations throughout the state or affiliate coverage area sometimes with little notice required
• Must be available and willing to work flexible hours including weekends evenings and holidays as needed.
• Experience working with the TANF population is preferred
• Marketing or sales skills preferred
• Case management and/or documentation knowledge preferred
• Fluency in a second language (Spanish ASL) preferred
• Annual criminal background checks child abuse clearances and other required screenings in compliance with ServiceSource state and funding agency regulations
• Valid state drivers license (per state law) and/or access to reliable transportation for work-related travel required. Eligible drivers must maintain a good motor vehicle record (MVR).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to relate well to people at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent verbaland writtencommunication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.
• A desire to achieve and exceed monthly expectations.
• Goal oriented and independently motivated.
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills and the ability to become familiar with corporate specificprograms and software such as ZOOM and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to solve practical problems andadapt to new information and guidance quickly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills (virtually and face-to-face).
• Familiarity with the community that the grant is servicing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit talk and hear. The employee will need to walk within an office setting or virtual. The employee may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

What We Offer for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:

Because ServiceSource hires the best people we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical Dental and Vision plans.

• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.

• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.

• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• To help you manage your work and life needs we offer an Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program and Tuition Assistance.

• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer making employment decisions without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity and transgender status) national origin age (40 or older) veteran status disability or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information