Easterseals Midwest
Employment Specialist - $21.00 - $23.63 / hour
Easterseals Midwest, Joplin, Missouri, us, 64803
Employment Specialist - $21.00 - $23.63 / hour
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Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. Join us, and together we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all.
We all want to find a career we love. As an Employment Specialist at Easterseals, you will help unlock strengths, discover passions and develop employment skills so those with disabilities can find a job they love! Join us!
The Employment Specialist supports individuals with disabilities in gaining competitive employment. This position assesses skills; assists with career exploration, discovery and planning activities; teaches employment-related skills through pre‑employment training; and provides on‑the‑job and retention supports. Ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards.
Full-time employment opportunities
Pay based on individual experience
Yearly raise opportunities
Job training
Comprehensive PTO, retirement and health benefits package for full-time team members
Qualifications For This Role Include
High school diploma or equivalent required. College coursework in human services or business-related field preferred.
Knowledge of individuals with disabilities required.
At least one year of experience working with individuals within the human services field preferred.
Experience working in employment services preferred.
At least one year of experience working in customer service or sales preferred.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required.
Driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation are required.
Seniority level
Entry level
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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You can earn more, grow more, and be more at Easterseals.
Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and our community. Join us, and together we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all.
We all want to find a career we love. As an Employment Specialist at Easterseals, you will help unlock strengths, discover passions and develop employment skills so those with disabilities can find a job they love! Join us!
The Employment Specialist supports individuals with disabilities in gaining competitive employment. This position assesses skills; assists with career exploration, discovery and planning activities; teaches employment-related skills through pre‑employment training; and provides on‑the‑job and retention supports. Ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards.
Full-time employment opportunities
Pay based on individual experience
Yearly raise opportunities
Job training
Comprehensive PTO, retirement and health benefits package for full-time team members
Qualifications For This Role Include
High school diploma or equivalent required. College coursework in human services or business-related field preferred.
Knowledge of individuals with disabilities required.
At least one year of experience working with individuals within the human services field preferred.
Experience working in employment services preferred.
At least one year of experience working in customer service or sales preferred.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required.
Driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation are required.
Seniority level
Entry level
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Easterseals Midwest by 2x.
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