Employment Consultant

Job TitleNew Hope Services (NHS) is proudly celebrating 65 years of service to Southern Indiana and our extended service area. NHS has built the capacity to provide a full continuum of human services from child and family support through ability services. Our unique expertise in developing affordable housing allows us to also partner with the communities we serve to have an even greater positive economic and community development impact.Starting Rate: $17.00/hourEssential DutiesTravel within the community to provide job development, assessment, placement, training and fading services to clients on the job sitesProvide evaluation and assessment by creating a Discovery profile including the participant's abilities, capabilities and needsProvide training and arrange practice opportunities to clients in a variety of employment settingsOn-the-job training and training consultation with the employer and participant to assure good work performance and clear understanding of the task to be performedAssist clients to establish community connections and make referrals to community agencies.

Develop natural supports in the community for the clients especially those relative to the community worksiteConsultation with families and participants in order to maintain a good communication to help identify any progressConsultation with employers to check on job performanceCoordinate referrals when needed for specific servicesBe accessible, flexible and cooperative to the various customer groups and their needsProvide daily/weekly/monthly follow-up communications, as needed, with both employer and participant to ensure mutual interests are being servedMaintain client files with current documentationMust have access to the internet to maintain communication and submit needed documentation electronically.Education/Years of Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent required1 year experience working with individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical or emotional disabilities, as well as those who have a criminal background preferred*Equal Opportunity EmployerOther Benefits: Paid Training to include: CPR/First Aid, Safe Crisis Management, and many more! Referral Bonus Program Family-oriented environment Casual dress Employee Appreciation Events An evolving work environment where no day is ever the same as the next