Employment Specialist Trainee - SPARK CT
$20.5 per hourAbility Beyond
Job Description
Job Description
Opportunities are available in 3 locations: Greater Waterbury Greater Danbury, Greater Norwalk/Stamford/Bridgeport
Pay Rate: $20.50/hour
Duration of position: 9 months
Launch a Meaningful Career While Empowering Others
At Ability Beyond, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue meaningful work and live a life of their own design. We're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who want to build a career helping people with disabilities achieve their employment goals.
The Employment Specialist Trainee – SPARK CT is an entry-level 9 month paid training position designed to prepare you for a career in employment services. Through hands-on learning, coaching, mentorship, and supervised experience, you'll develop the skills needed to support individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities.
What You'll Do
As a trainee, you'll learn all aspects of employment services, including:
- Supporting individuals in developing and achieving employment goals
- Job development, employer outreach, and community networking
- Job coaching and workplace support strategies
- Case management, service coordination, and documentation
- Building relationships with employers, families, funding sources, and community partners
- Utilizing person-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices
- Completing service documentation and learning agency systems, including Salesforce and Evolv
- Participating in SPARK CT training, team meetings, and ongoing professional development
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
- Interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and promoting community inclusion
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to learn new technology and documentation systems
- Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and automobile insurance
- Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas and transport individuals as needed
- Successful completion of required background checks
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in employment and human services
- Coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Training in supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, and person-centered practices
- Preparation for the Certified Employment Support Professiona l (CESP) credential and advancement into an Employment Specialist role
- Please note, this position does not include benefits, as it is a temporary role.
Join a Team That Sees Ability
At Ability Beyond, you'll do more than build a career—you'll help people discover their strengths, achieve their goals, and create lives filled with opportunity and purpose.
If you're passionate about helping others succeed and ready to start a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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