Employment Specialist

At AbleLight we believe the world shines brighter when people with developmental disabilities achieve their full potential. We pioneer life-changing services that empower the people we serve to Employment Specialist is a key team member of our expanded supported employment mission to provide a sense of purpose and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role is responsible for building a pipeline of business and clientele for employment services performing as a job coach to new clients and ensuring proper documentation and :Bachelors Degree in related field or commensurate experienceTwo years of relevant experience with 6 months of IDD experienceValid drivers licenseAbility to pass a background checkAbility and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed including occasional evenings and :Health and Wellness: Medical/Dental/Vision benefits after 30 days of employment and access to TeledocAny Day Pay: get paid at any time after youve worked a shiftFinancial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 3.5% matching contributions Health Savings Account Flexible Savings Account and Basic Life AD&D STD and LTD insuranceWork/Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementsOngoing training to support Career Development$19.50/hr- 23/hrResponsibilities:Identify develop and maintain positive community and business relationships for the purpose of finding people gainful employment and advancement that provides a meaningful secure new clients to receive employment services through a pipeline of clients by forming strategic partnerships with School Districts to develop and implement pre-employment transition positive and open lines of communications with employers / businesses to identify areas of success and with them to effectively remove employment barriers and resolve issues related to community integration and independence for people with with School districts and Colleges to develop and promote pre-employment transition services ultimately building a pipeline of cooperative working relationships with the vocational rehabilitation division and other funding and referral for timely and thorough program / case documentationFollows licensing regulations agency policies best practices and protection of individual evaluate and record job performance to make recommendations concerning goals and objectivesAll other duties assignedBe part of a team who enhances the lives of our individuals in every way possible. Apply today and make a difference in your community!BLC123