Employment Specialist

Job Description

What You Get to Do:

The Employment Specialist will provide job development, job placement, and on the job support to individuals who receive employment and vocational services through Dungarvin's Supported Employment Program in the Eugene/Springfield area. A key responsibility is to assist individuals with disabilities in developing the necessary work skills to help them find and maintain employment within the community independently.

• Identify the professional strengths, abilities, goals, and support needs of individuals receiving services
• Teach job search skills and techniques including resume development, submitting applications, and preparing for interviews.
• Develop and implement strategies to support individuals in excelling in job-related tasks.
• Support individuals under employment services contracts with providers such as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Oregon Department of Disability Services (ODDS) or Oregon Commission for the Blind (OCB).
• Establish relationships and maintain contact with employers to identify job opportunities.
• Negotiate job tasks and roles with employers on behalf of job seekers.
• Submit all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, as assigned.

Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit:

The Employment Specialist must possess at least one of the following:

• Six (6) months of prior experience working in supported employment.
• A bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Special Education.
• One (1) year of documented experience working with clients with disabilities.
• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certificate.
• Completion of Association of People Supporting Employment (APSE) collaborative training.
• Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) training certificate
• One (1) year of human services related experience, such as economical disadvantages, employment, abuse and neglect, substance abuse, aging, disabilities, prevention, health, cultural competencies, or housing.

Additional Information

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an equal opportunity employer.

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