Employment Training Specialist

The Employment Training Specialist ensures the health, wellness, and safety of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) while implementing person-centered plans and supporting employment goals. The role involves direct supervision, training, and support in the workplace, as well as regular travel to visit employed individuals at their workplaces.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or its educational equivalent
• One year of work experience providing vocational or pre-vocational services to individuals with disabilities
• Completes necessary trainings, including OPWDD approved vocational rehabilitation or supported employment training program and annual retraining(s)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, as required by caseload
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to model and teach work readiness skills and appropriate workplace behavior
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills
• Highly flexible personality type and willingness to take initiative
• Willingness to work with the I/DD populations in an occupational setting and comfort working with employers

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $19.05
• Opportunity to work with individuals with I/DD and make a positive impact on their lives