Employment Specialist

PRIDE Industries • Citrus Heights, CA

2d • $23 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Employment Specialist, Workforce Inclusion will provide career assessments, training, resources, and guidance in identifying employment opportunities, post-secondary education, paid internships, and job opportunities for people with disabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to identify and match jobs and other opportunities to the individual’s needs and interests
• Intermediate computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software
• Ability to communicate effectively including listening, verbal, and written
• Demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking to identify solutions to problems
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise flexibility
• Experience working with people with disabilities preferred
• Bachelors in Business Administration or related field
• A comparable combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.
• CPR/First Aid
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with local agencies, schools, businesses, service agencies, and other organizations, as appropriate
• Administer and implement career assessments and coordinate support with providers to provide holistic and comprehensive case management
• Develop systematic work experience and community engagement opportunities
• Identify and facilitate training to support gaining skills needed for pre-employment and/or post-employment
• Refer eligible clients to appropriate community resources
• Performs duties and special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level