Disability Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Employment Specialist with the DVR Services program!

Professional Services Group is a community-based social services and mental health organization fulfilling our mission of helping individuals and families achieve their greatest potential through dynamic and innovative programming that is responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

PSG is a registered vendor with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) to provide services to DVR consumers in employment readiness evaluation, job preparation and job development, and career assessment.

As the Employment Specialist, you will work directly with individuals with disabilities to provide career assessment and counseling services. You will help clients develop the skills they need to succeed in the workforce through opportunities including job shadows, internship placements, soft skills training, task analysis, systematic instruction, job preparation, job development, and job retention services.

This is a part-time position with the opportunity to grow to full-time as you become an integral member of our team. If you have a passion for empowering others to achieve their full potential, we encourage you to apply today!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST:

• Assess employment readiness of individuals, determine barriers and needs for accommodations.
• Maintain regular contact with assigned caseload.
• Meet with consumers in PSG offices, libraries, job centers, community buildings, or via Internet or telephone.
• Provide employability skill-building services, researching and focusing on the latest job search techniques.
• Provide job development and employment retention services for consumers.
• Reach out to employers to present the DVR Programs and consumers available for employment.
• Complete billing and reports as required.

LOCATION: Kenosha, WI. Flexibility is available for hybrid/remote scheduling, based upon your daily schedule. Must be available to meet at the Kenosha office as needed for training and meetings. Local travel may also be required as needed, with mileage reimbursement. Client meetings may be scheduled at the office, community centers, or within client homes.

SCHEDULE: Part-time 20-25 hours per week; flexible schedule Monday-Friday. Position is part-time to start; opportunity is available to grow your caseload into a full-time schedule.

SALARY: $21.00-25.00 per hour

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Part-time employees are offered the following benefits: 401k and profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance.
• Competitive benefits package is also offered to full-time employees, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; and short-term disability insurance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License, personal automobile insurance, and reliable transportation on a daily basis.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or related is preferred.
• Work experience in job development or job center services is preferred.
• Experience working and communicating with diverse populations and people with disabilities is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status