Employment Specialist
Greater Old Saybrook Chamber, Hartford, CT, United States
Employment Specialist
The Employment Specialist will work with individuals with disabilities in securing meaningful employment and providing and/or arranging the necessary job supports to ensure success.
Pay Rate:
$21.00/hour
Hours:
Full time 40 hours/week
Essential Functions (not limited to):
Meet employment needs of assigned caseload, including: career exploration, job placement, career counseling, on and offsite coaching/support, and advocacy.
Assist and advise individuals with career development, including but not limited to: resume writing, interview preparation, and best career practices.
Train, support and monitor individuals at employment sites.
Transport and/or assist in securing appropriate transportation for individuals to secure employment.
Ensure each individual has a current and comprehensive electronic database for all employment-related information: assessments, work history, resume, job applications, interviews, positions, and employers.
Work in varying locations as needed; this is a community-based position.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. High school diploma required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience providing employment and/or transition supports to people with differing abilities.
Must be able to provide support and services utilizing community-based resources.
Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license, have an acceptable driving history and be able to utilize your own vehicle for Lumibility business as defined by Lumibility’s policy.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Skill in supervising and training, planning and organizing, problem solving.
Effectively write and communicate in a courteous and professional manner.
Attend to the physical and personal needs of adults with differing abilities, problem-solve effectively, maintain confidentiality, use adaptive and other equipment.
Ability to read and understand budgets and financial information, work successfully independently and in a team environment, and work flexible hours in varying locations as needed.
Required Physical Effort:
Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.
Benefits:
Lumibility offers a competitive benefits program including: Medical; HSA; Dental; Vision; Voluntary Life/AD&D; Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability; 401K with up to 5% matching contribution.
Lumibility is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Pay Rate:
$21.00/hour
Hours:
Full time 40 hours/week
Essential Functions (not limited to):
Meet employment needs of assigned caseload, including: career exploration, job placement, career counseling, on and offsite coaching/support, and advocacy.
Assist and advise individuals with career development, including but not limited to: resume writing, interview preparation, and best career practices.
Train, support and monitor individuals at employment sites.
Transport and/or assist in securing appropriate transportation for individuals to secure employment.
Ensure each individual has a current and comprehensive electronic database for all employment-related information: assessments, work history, resume, job applications, interviews, positions, and employers.
Work in varying locations as needed; this is a community-based position.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. High school diploma required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience providing employment and/or transition supports to people with differing abilities.
Must be able to provide support and services utilizing community-based resources.
Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license, have an acceptable driving history and be able to utilize your own vehicle for Lumibility business as defined by Lumibility’s policy.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Skill in supervising and training, planning and organizing, problem solving.
Effectively write and communicate in a courteous and professional manner.
Attend to the physical and personal needs of adults with differing abilities, problem-solve effectively, maintain confidentiality, use adaptive and other equipment.
Ability to read and understand budgets and financial information, work successfully independently and in a team environment, and work flexible hours in varying locations as needed.
Required Physical Effort:
Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.
Benefits:
Lumibility offers a competitive benefits program including: Medical; HSA; Dental; Vision; Voluntary Life/AD&D; Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability; 401K with up to 5% matching contribution.
Lumibility is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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