Employment Specialist Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Employment Specialist The Is-Able Center Birmingham, AL Job Details Part-time $18.50 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Paid time off On-the-job training Professional development assistance Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Working with people with disabilities Public speaking Microsoft Office Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Relationship management Computer skills Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Job description The Is-Able Center provides various services to individuals with disabilities. We are currently seeking candidates to join our team as an Employment Specialist assisting and supporting people with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining community employment. You will work to assist our clients in job readiness training, job placement and job retention. Collaborating with other team members, you will: Interview candidates, assess vocational interests, and develop a vocational profile Identify opportunities in preferred area of work Survey community employers for job openings and arrange interviews Provide job readiness training in person or remotely Travel to local High Schools and teach various pre employment curriculums to students with disabilities Track job performance when placed in employment and provide job coaching when needed Conduct employee/employer satisfaction assessment Complete required documentation Completes other job responsibilities as assigned Applicant general qualifications include: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service related field: Rehabilitation, counseling, education, social work, etc. Lives in or around the Birmingham area Available to come into the office as needed Valid driver’s license (required) Ability to perform duties in a variety of settings Experience working with individuals who have disabilities or similar

Key Competencies:

Goal oriented mindset High level of confidentiality Excellent verbal & written communication skills Ability to teach others one-on-one and in a group setting and, ability to do public speaking Strong organizational skills Self-motivated and independent worker Strong ability to multi-task Relationship management Ability to uphold

Is-Able’s Policies & Procedures Technical Skills:

MS Word MS Office Outlook Strong Computer Skills Operation of office equipment (personal computers, printer, scanner, fax) Please note that this job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Job duties may change at any time and without prior notice. New job duties may be added as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Please also note that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.50 per hour Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

On-the-job training Paid time off Professional development assistance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Birmingham, AL 35209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.50 per hour Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

On-the-job training

Schedule:

Monday to Friday No nights No weekends

Work Location:

In person