Employment Specialist

This position provide services including reviews employment applications and evaluates work history, education and training, job skills, compensation needs and other qualifications of applicants. Records additional knowledge, skills, abilities, interests, test results and other date pertinent to selection and referral of applicants. Review job orders and matches applicants with job requirements.

Employment Function:

• Minimum of three days per-week on-site presence required
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with the business community and employer contacts
• Provide employer education on the employability of deaf/hard-of-hearing workers, and deaf awareness and technical assistance workshops
• Advocate for employability and communication access for clients
• Assist clients with career exploration and determine appropriate types of work to match client's capabilities
• Provide job retention assistance and follow-up services as needed
• Provide document assistance services for staff and clients as needed
• Assist in the recruitment of potential clients, determine eligibility of clients, enroll and orient them to services
• Compile statistical information and maintain files/case notes on clients
• Feeding daily logs in database system
• Provide support to the agency and community and other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director

Qualifications:

• 1 - 3 years documented experience in job placement, vocational rehabilitation, health and human services, or related field; AA required or BA preferred
• Fluent in American Sign Language
• Strong background knowledge in the field of Deaf Culture
• Knowledge of, or experience in advocacy and related activities involving the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 or the Rehabilitation Act, and other employment related issues
• Participate in teamwork activities-events
• Ability to use computer and database software; knowledge of MS Office 2013 Suite
• Able to travel to appointments within the work week

Benefits:

• Employee Full Coverage: Health, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Optional to add members at competitive rates
• Life Insurance
• Paid Benefits
  • Twelve (12) Holidays
  • Generous Sick Leave
  • Competitive Vacation Package
  • Weekly Wellbeing Hour

*Work Location Requirement: This is a primarily in-person position. Must be based within commuting distance of Concord for three mandatory in-office days per week. Remote work is only permitted when approved for specific situations and is not a standard benefit. Applicants must live within the Bay Area and be available to meet with clients on short notice. This is a client-facing role requiring regular on-site presence.

Our Workplace Culture

Our workplace culture is a fun, challenging, and caring working environment where you can grow your career. We work together by being inclusive everyone - including ideas, of people, of points of view. Individually, we are experts at what we do. Collectively, our impact is even greater. You'll find some of the best and most satisfied staff working for the agency. At DCARA, you will be able to use your experiences, abilities, creativity, and energy to work and discover the talents within yourself as you enrich the lives of Deaf* (Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf with disabilities, hard of hearing, and late-deafened) community members.

Living in the Bay Area

DCARA is located in the beautiful Bay Area / North Coastal of California, known for its large Deaf* community, warm climate, highly educated communities, historic buildings, and exciting array of activities for everyone, including cultural events, professional sports, trips up and down the Pacific coastline, wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma Valley, hiking around Redwood Giants, and many other community activities. You will also live near many of the world's Global companies (Google, Apple, Facebook, for example) which are located in the Bay Area. There is no better place to live California as the world's fifth largest economy!

DCARA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf with disabilities, hard of hearing, and late deafened people.