Employment Specialist F/T

Employment Specialist will assist adult individuals with disabilities and/or other challenges in identifying and making choices about their social, vocational and personal goals, and in choosing, getting and keeping individual competitive employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in a related field; or at least one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as individual files, evaluation reports, job descriptions, personnel procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to write professional reports that are grammatically correct and easily understood for referral sources or others outside of the Agency.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to obtain approved certification in physical/psychological management training (i.e. PMT), CPR and First Aid.

Benefits

• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan contributions
• Tuition and gym reimbursement
• Emergency assistance funds
• Paid time off