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Employment Specialist

Community Connections

Description

Community Connections Inc. is looking for a Employment Specialist to join our Employment Services team based in South Yarmouth, MA. In this role you will support individuals with disabilities by providing comprehensive career planning, interview assistance and on-the-job advice. You will partner with individuals and businesses throughout the Cape Cod Community and aid Community Connections in their mission to provide optimal independence and enriching services to people with disabilities. We are looking for a Job Coach with a commitment to compassion, mentoring others and serving the community.

What You'll Do as a Employment Specialist:
  • Create and implement employment plans
  • Place individuals in community based jobs that are consistent with their employment service goal
  • Maintain relationships with community businesses to secure employment opportunities for individuals we serve
  • Provide supervision and job support
  • Document individuals' progress toward employment plan objectives and keep up-to-date case records
  • Develop and expand opportunities for community integration to address the employment, social, and recreational interests of the individuals we serve
What You'll Need as a Employment Specialist:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Bachelor's Degree in human service or business field preferred
  • 1+ year's experience and/or training working with individuals with disabilities
  • Valid driver's license, access to a motor vehicle, and satisfactory driving record
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Strong computer and word processing skills
Who You Are as a Employment Specialist:
  • An advocate for individuals with disabilities
  • Someone who enjoys teaching others
  • Someone who wants variety in their work duties
  • Someone who enjoys driving
What Community Connections Can Provide You:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Health Insurance
  • Delta Dental Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue 20/20 Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • PTO: 9 Paid Holidays, 10 Vacation days, 2 Personal days
  • Employer paid Group Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
  • A workplace with both heart and soul
  • Personal and professional development
  • The opportunity to positively impact the lives of the individuals we serve

Community Connections Inc. is an EEO employer, disability and veterans.


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