Supported Employment Specialist

Job Summary
Provides career development and assessment services, job-training assistance, and/or other employment-related services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.  Conducts interviews with job, program or unemployment applicants to obtain the information needed to provide services.
 
General Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives additional training, as required, to gain full proficiency and experience in all areas
• Demonstrates the use of job listings to assist clients with skill building
• Develops, conducts and/or coordinates workshops and presentations to applicants on job readiness or the most current job search techniques
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with local employers to develop opportunities for clients
• Evaluates application information and determines initial or ongoing program eligibility
• Performs job counseling with applicants to identify their abilities, needs, interest, and values in relation to job and career opportunities
• Provides career development and assessment services to clients for the purpose of matching their application skills sets to vacancies
• Refers applicant to services such as counseling, literacy, or language instruction, transportation assistance, and childcare