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About the Role

The Employment Specialist will assist adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses learn about work and gain competitive employment. This is a full-time position ideal for those with flexible schedules. Must have excellent communication skills, be a self-starter, reliable, patient and able to work independently. Must be willing to work with at-risk populations. Significant outreach and networking are required to increase awareness of the program, advocacy, and member participation of all allowable services.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
Provides individuals with pre-vocational training, situational assessments and referrals for active job development and placement.
Provides curriculum and/or relevant services in an individual and group setting through job clubs on a daily basis to teach soft skills which are vocationally relevant.
Assists with orientating individuals to new environments i.e. new job sites, assessment sites and job fairs.
Utilizes outreach services to foster partnerships with other community organizations serving targeted community.
Ensures individuals are familiar with all means of Public Transportation and provide information to assist individuals in securing SCAT.
Ensures documentation meets quality and compliance thresholds and completes required documentation within mandated time frames.
Effectively communicates and supports the organization’s mission, vision and values.
Always communicates in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community.
Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies.
Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk.
Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/ meetings/ reviews/ committees, including ones outside of standard working hours.
Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years of experience in a related human services field or an associate’s degree with one (1) year of experience in a related human services field.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental health diagnoses is strongly preferred.
Experience working in employment or vocational services is highly preferred.
Valid Driver’s license and satisfy criteria to be a driver for FREE required.
Must be able to adhere to a flexible work schedule that may include early hours, evening hours and weekends.
Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours).
Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Employee is required to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax and filing cabinets.
Employee is required to reach with hands and arms.
Employee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as needed.
Employee is required to be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
FREE will provide reasonable accommodations to allow employees to perform the essential functions of the position, provided such reasonable accommodations do not cause undue hardship on FREE.

Skills

Excellent communication skills
Self-starter
Reliable
Patient
Able to work independently
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Grasp of basic grammar and spelling
Demonstrated ability to work in team environment with flexibility
Proficient computer skills

Location

Community settings

Work Type

Full-time
In-person

Experience Level

Two (2) years of experience in a related human services field (with HS diploma)
One (1) year of experience in a related human services field (with Associate's degree)

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree

About the Company

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury.
It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities.
FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

Equal Opportunity

FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.
In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises’ affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability.