Employment Specialist

Full-Time MondayFriday Occasional Evenings & Weekends

At KCARC we believe that meaningful work changes livesnot only for the individuals we support but for the employees who make that support possible. If you are passionate about helping others achieve independence and success this may be the career for you.

KCARC is seeking a highly motivated Employment Specialist to join our this role you will help individuals with disabilities find secure and maintain competitive employment within their communities. You will build relationships with local employers provide job coaching and support and create opportunities for individuals to achieve their employment goals.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses and employers.
• Identify employment opportunities that align with each individuals skills interests and goals.
• Coordinate job placement activities and assist with the hiring process.
• Provide training job coaching and ongoing support to individuals in community-based employment settings.
• Monitor progress and collaborate with employers to ensure successful employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and service records.
• Work with families case managers and support teams to promote individual success.
• Advocate for inclusion independence and meaningful employment opportunities.

• A compassionate individual who enjoys helping others succeed.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in human services vocational rehabilitation employment services or working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in a related field is a plus.
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record required.

At KCARC youll be part of an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live work and thrive in their communities. Every day youll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while building a rewarding career.

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life accident and critical illness insurance
• Excellent retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Clinic access with most medications and laboratory services available at NO CHARGE for employees participating in the health insurance plan
• Generous paid time off available upon hire
• Birthday Holiday
• Employee referral bonuses
• And more!

If youre looking for more than just a jobif youre looking for a career where your compassion dedication and commitment can make a differencewe encourage you to apply today.

KCARC Where Compassion Becomes a Career.

A successful applicant will have experience in job coaching training and employee development with the ability to support individuals in achieving and maintaining successful employment outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills experience with documentation and recordkeeping and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience in job coaching training employee development or a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with individuals employers families and community partners.
• Experience completing reports documentation and maintaining accurate records.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills to help identify and develop employment opportunities.
• The ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• A commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving their employment goals.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.