Employment Consultant - Job Support Waukesha County, Wisconsin Help Someone Succeed at Work—and See the Difference You Make Are you a natural teacher, coach, mentor, or problem-solver? Do you enjoy helping people build confidence, learn new skills, and accomplish things they may not have thought possible? Are you looking for work that gets you out from behind a desk and into workplaces and the community? This could be the job for you. TransCen, Inc./Creative Employment Opportunities (CEO) is looking for an Employment Consultant - Job Support to help people with disabilities succeed in meaningful, competitive employment throughout Waukesha County. You don't have to come to us knowing everything about job coaching. If you bring strong people skills, creativity, patience, high expectations, and a willingness to learn, we can help you build the rest. What Makes This Job Different? This isn't about doing someone's job for them. It's about helping someone learn to do the job successfully and independently. One day you might help a new employee learn a complicated sequence of tasks. Another day you might brainstorm a visual checklist, work with a supervisor on a better training approach, or help a coworker become a natural source of support. You'll get to know each person's strengths, understand what a workplace expects, and figure out how to bring the two together. And one of the best parts of the job? Watching someone need you less and less because your support worked. What You'll Do Support People with Disabilities to Succeed at Work Provide individualized, on-the-job training and support to employees with disabilities. Break job tasks into teachable steps and use systematic instruction to help people learn. Help employees understand workplace expectations, routines, communication, and culture. Identify creative strategies, accommodations, visual supports, technology, or other tools that promote independence. Recognize when someone is ready for less support and intentionally fade your assistance. Build Independence—not Dependence Our goal isn't to become the employee's permanent support person. You'll help supervisors and coworkers become part of the employee's natural workplace support system. You'll work alongside businesses to answer questions, solve problems, and help create the conditions for long-term success. Be a Creative Problem-Solver Every person, workplace, and job is different. You'll observe what's happening, figure out what's getting in the way, and try practical solutions.

That might mean:

changing how a task is taught; creating a visual or organizational tool; identifying an accommodation; helping improve communication between an employee and supervisor; or finding a completely different way to approach a challenge. You'll also document progress and communicate regularly with employees, employers, families, funding partners, and other members of the support team. Who Would Be Great at This? You may be a great fit if you have experience in: Teaching Special Education Paraprofessional Support Coaching Human Services Rehabilitation Social Work Psychology Workforce Development Disability Services Community Employment But your job title matters less to us than how you approach people. We're looking for someone who: Believes people with disabilities can and should have meaningful careers. Enjoys teaching and helping people master new skills. Notices strengths and possibilities—not just barriers. Can be patient without lowering expectations. Likes solving problems and trying new approaches. Builds positive relationships easily. Is comfortable working independently in community businesses. Can collaborate effectively with employers, families, schools, and community partners. Is organized and able to manage documentation and multiple priorities. Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Workforce Development, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience . Experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Strong communication, teaching, coaching, and interpersonal skills. Ability to travel to businesses and job sites throughout Waukesha County. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a background check. Even Better If You Have Experience With... Supported or customized employment Job coaching or systematic instruction Transition services Employer engagement or job development Assistive technology Universal Design or Universal Design for Learning Spanish or ASL Don't check every box? We still encourage you to apply. If you're excited about the work and believe your experience could translate to this role, we'd like to hear from you. Why Join TransCen/CEO? Work That Matters You'll see the impact of your work firsthand as people gain skills, earn paychecks, build relationships, and become more independent. A Team That Knows This Work CEO has helped people with disabilities build careers in Wisconsin for more than 30 years. You'll join colleagues who understand employment services and are willing to share ideas, problem-solve, and support one another. Opportunities to Grow TransCen is a national leader in disability employment, transition, customized employment, and workforce development. You'll have opportunities for ongoing training and professional development while building skills that can grow with your career. Benefits Our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with employer contribution Group life insurance Generous vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Ongoing professional development About Us TransCen, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through meaningful work and community inclusion. Our Wisconsin division, Creative Employment Opportunities (CEO), has been helping people with disabilities achieve employment success and greater community inclusion for more than 30 years. We're a small, collaborative team of problem-solvers who believe disability should never be a barrier to employment or community participation. Ready to Do Work That Makes a Difference? If you enjoy teaching, coaching, building relationships, and helping people succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter to jfuller@transcen.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A mutually agreed-upon start date will be determined at the time of hire. TransCen, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Mileage reimbursement On-the-job training Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person