The Connection Co. provides disability employment services that connect people to meaningful jobs while supporting employers and communities to build inclusive, successful workplaces. We value compassion, community, commitment, culture, and connection.
TCC is seeking an Employment Specialist with a passion for working with and empowering people with disabilities in their own community: Northern Wood County (Marshfield, Stratford, Auburndale and Pittsville communities). We are committed to growing our TCC team through finding leaders who embody our mission and who live out our values.
Ideal Candidates:
- Display excellent, professional, and timely verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage a caseload productively
- Uphold strict professional boundaries and consumer confidentiality
- Ability to work as a contributing member of a team, collaborate and communicate frequently with supervisors and coworkers
- Demonstrate open-mindedness, adapt plans and supports as needed according to what is best for each consumer
- Unreservedly believe in, display, and encourage disability awareness, acceptance, and inclusion
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Provide weekly employment support to youth and adults with disabilities which includes helping them prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment in Portage County, WI
- Assist consumers with the following: career exploration and preparation, developing resumes/cover letters/reference lists, searching/applying for employment opportunities, preparing for and improving in their interviewing skills, communicating with potential employers, and understanding employer expectations and how to exceed them
- Establish relationships with local employers and school districts to help facilitate meaningful connections between people with disabilities and employment opportunities
- Coordinate job shadows and internship opportunities
- Understand, explain, and implement disability disclosure and accommodations to consumers and employers
- Outreach and advocate on behalf of consumers to potential employers
- Keep accurate and timely documentation of consumer interactions
- Maintain and submit monthly reports for each consumer on caseload
- Provide job coaching to consumers at their place of employment as needed
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Employment or volunteer experience working with or supporting people with disabilities, preferred
Physical Requirements
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record/insured vehicle for daily use, required
- Access to a cell phone and ability to communicate via phone, text, and email in an efficient and professional manner
- Ability to model, demonstrate, and train various job duties and tasks to clients in various employment locations
- Ability to meet clients at school, at their place of employment, the library, or other public places as appropriate
Benefits
- Flexible schedule: able to set your own weekly hours according to what serves you best
- Professional development encouragement and assistance
- Paid time off
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
- Company provided computer/device
- Salaried position and advancement opportunities
Advancement Opportunities
-Opportunity to advance to a leadership position, overseeing a team of job coaches
Scheduling
32-40 hours/week (full time)
- This position is year round
- Typical hours are Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm, with occasional weekends and evenings
Employment Specialist in Marshfield at The Connection Co.
This position is listed as internship and onsite. It was posted 5 days ago.