Community Integration and Employment Services Specialist Position Available In Mifflin, Pennsylvania

• Job Description:

• Compass Community Connections is seeking an energetic, motivated part-time Employment Specialist for 20+ hours a week with potential to lead into full-time employment. Candidate will work alongside individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in exploring and achieving competitive employment opportunities. The Employment Specialist is responsible for the following
• Facilitate community-based assessments in evaluating individual career interests and skills
• Assist individuals in reinforcing essential skills while teaching new skills appropriate to developing a resume, completing a job application and conducting a successful job interview
• Aid individuals in exploring career opportunities with local employers
• Provide the necessary assistance for the individual to be placed in competitive employment
• Offer skill instruction/assistance to individuals at their job sites to facilitate successful job retention
• Build a support network between the individuals and community employers
• Monitor, document and report individual’s work performance to team members
• Accurately complete all required documentation in a timely manner

• Qualifications/Skills Required:

• High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years’ experience working in related field, OR Associate’s Degree plus 2 years’ experience, OR Bachelor’s Degree within the field
• Knowledge of employer expectations and local job market
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Accurate documentation skills
• Computer skills proficiency
• Proven ability to work as a team player or independently
• Demonstrated compassionate, caring personality 

• Compensation:

• Hourly rate of $16.00
• 18.00 p/h based upon experience and qualifications.

• Work Hours/Environment:

• Primarily weekday day hours with the possibility of some evening and weekend hours based upon the needs of program participants and employers. This is a position with time spent at various employment sites.

• Program Requirement:

• Clean DMV record and proof of auto insurance
• Pass a criminal background check
• Pass Supported Employment certification process
• Complete all required trainings
• How to

Apply:

• Qualified candidates may send a letter of interest/resume to
• vnordman@compass-community.org
• Compass Community Connections is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on
• race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), and retaliation•as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

•