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Career Development Specialist

Department: Career Development Services

Pay Range: $18.50 - $20.00

Who are we?

As a nonprofit organization, Easterseals Capital Region and Eastern Connecticut is leading the way to 100% equity and inclusion in our communityan organization that recognizes that our differences are our strengths. Easterseals Capital Region and Eastern Connecticut provides programs and services that enhance quality of life and provide expanded access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities for those with disabilities and our Veteran population, which we have proudly done for 75 years.

Whats in it for you?

The Career Development Specialist is responsible to provide delivery of individualized and group services including, as appropriate, developing and implementing curricula, work and education site development, situational assessments, job coaching, employment services and effective case management services to individuals referred to the Career Development Services department in accordance with state funded programs.

• Competitive compensation
• Industry leading paid time off including paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefit options
• 100% retirement match on the first 5% of your contribution
• Secure document and electronics destruction for you and your household
• Company paid life, disability, and ADandD insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities, including tuition reimbursement

What will you do?

• Collaborate with counselors, case managers, other Easterseals departments, and stakeholders.
• Meet with individuals to identify their needs and develop career goals/plans using a person-centered philosophy.
• Assist clients/participants with job search skills, writing resumes and completing job applications.
• Conduct pre-employment training and assessments to identify potential employment opportunities.
• Maintains excellent understanding of current job market trends, and consistently identifies and develops relationships with new employer partners.
• Provide on-the-job training, job coaching and support to clients/participants as well as employers where appropriate.
• Coordinates case management of individuals to ensure successful outcomes from services provided and encourages crossover services where possible.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards in ethical standards when interacting with clients, staff, colleagues, referral sources, and the community at large.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements:

A Bachelors Degree preferred in Human Services or related field with at least one year of job development, occupational skills trainings and /or educational career counseling, high school/general education diploma with at least 3 years experience in workforce development.

Must maintain a valid Drivers license with a clean driving record and adequate insurance.

Knowledge and understanding of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health Disabilities.

A passion and desire to work with and advocate for individuals with disabilities.

Work collaboratively within a team.

Flexibility to work varied shifts in varied work environments.

Excellent attention to detail and follow through.

Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions/problem solve.

Excellent communication skills; verbal, written, presentation. Strong interpersonal and networking skills.

High level of comfort with computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Adobe PDF, and other platforms as necessary to perform duties as assigned.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Easterseals complies with all aspects of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employmen relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and /or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for this position or perform the required functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person