Employment Specialist

THE COMPANY

Since 1987, RISE has provided practical, professional, and personal growth opportunities for children, adults, and their families. With our innovative approach, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of the individuals and families we serve through the delivery of person-centered services.

Our services have expanded from moving individuals living in institutions to family settings into supporting adults and children with highly diverse support needs in a wide variety of homes and community-based settings.

THE POSITION

The Employment Specialist provides a variety of employment services, including but not limited to: job seeking, job retention skill building, resume writing, site development and job placement, community based work adjustment, job coaching and job shadowing. Due to the autonomy associated with this position, employees are required to maintain accurate time and mileage logs, as well as accurate billing information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish successful employment outcomes for clients
• Provide communication regarding progress to all clients and providers as appropriate
• Create and implement behavioral objectives and goals on the jobsite with clients
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and team members
• Develop appropriate work sites in the community