Customized Employment Specialist

Job Description Job Description LARC
LARC...serving people with developmental disabilities.
Established in 1956, LARC is a non-profit agency located in Lansing, Illinois that provides professional and quality services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The agency is currently seeking a creative and dynamic individual to join its team as a full-time Customized Employment Specialist.
Job Description:
The Customized Employment Specialist works with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in LARCs Community Day Services facility. The Employment Specialist assists individuals to be able to work within the community by maximizing the persons strengths, interests and abilities. The aim is for the individual to not only achieve employment, but also acquire the skills to become a productive and valuable employee. The Employment Specialist will build bridges and long-lasting relationships between employers and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities:
Support individuals to gain and retain employment opportunities.
Identify skills and abilities for requirements of specific employment situations
Assist individuals on resume writing and interviewing skills.
Provide outreach/recruitment to local, targeted community agencies, government entities and schools to market the program to potential referral sources.
Obtain and evaluate all pertinent information about each individual, including employment restrictions, qualifications, health, availability, etc.
Provide expertise and technical assistance on customized employment and training.
Maintain confidentiality and support privacy at all times.
Job Type: Full-Time
Benefits:
· PTO
· Referral Program
· Life Insurance
· Medical Insurance
· Dental Insurance
Required:
Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field
At least 1 year experience working with the I/DD population
Company Description LARC...serving people with developmental disabilities.

Established in 1956, LARC is a non-profit agency located in Lansing, Illinois that provides professional and quality services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The agency is currently seeking a creative and dynamic individual to join its team as a full-time Customized Employment Specialist. Company Description LARC...serving people with developmental disabilities.\r\n\r\nEstablished in 1956, LARC is a non-profit agency located in Lansing, Illinois that provides professional and quality services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The agency is currently seeking a creative and dynamic individual to join its team as a full-time Customized Employment Specialist.