Employment Specialist

$23.50 / Hourly

Location: Riggenbach Road, Fall River, MA

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

The Employment Specialist provides services necessary to assist consumers in obtaining and maintaining employment in integrated settings.

SUMMARY: The Employment Specialist provides services necessary to assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment in integrated settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop employment opportunities for individuals through resources and contacts
• Provide on-site training and support to individuals to facilitate successful transition into employment
• Collaborate with managers and coworkers to develop natural supports and promote integration in the workplace
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with employers
• Provide ongoing support, including job training, counseling, and service coordination as needed
• Collect data and maintain records of job performance, training, and other employment data and supports
• Maintain communication with referral agencies, families, and other involved parties
• Participate in and facilitate meetings designed to solicit community support for individual job development and to identify ideal job types and environments
• Participate in staff meetings and regular supervision meetings
• Obtain Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification
• Train job coaches and/or individuals in employment and community-based activity goals
• Provide job coaching as requested at employment locations
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma, experience working with developmentally disabled adults; experience in an employment service setting is preferred.
• Skill in organizing work and coaching workers
• Skill in customer service
• Skill in verbal and written communication and relationship building with a wide range of people
• Ability to develop and maintain employment opportunities for developmentally disabled adults
• Ability to work as part of team to develop and monitor work placements
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years.
• A qualifying criminal background check and driving record and a valid driver’s license

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

• Tuition Assistance Program
• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Select employee discounts through LifeMart
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Professional Developmental:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Financial support with monthly student loan payments
• Reimbursement for C.N.A. Training and Licensing
• FREE DDS Certificate (Human Service)
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Degree Completion Incentive

Join us! #peoplewithapurpose

People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to grow.

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