Employment Specialist

Job Summary:

As a cross-functional team member, this position involves training, coaching, supporting, discovering and achieving the personal employment goals of numerous individuals with disabilities and/or disadvantages.  The Employment Specialist will develop a base of knowledge regarding employment, client and organizational relationships.  As a contributing member on the team, this position requires a strong communicator, a flexible team player and a can-do attitude. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs employment activities to include, but not limited to, receiving referrals and skill-training through employment assessment, placement and follow-a-long.
• Accurately completes paperwork for individuals on caseload within time standards.
• Develops and maintains relationships including a wide range of audiences with varied interests such as clients, client team members, funding sources, employers and community members.
• Maintains a professional network that is knowledgeable about multiple industries.
• Prioritizes competing relationships to best meet all customer needs.
• Utilizes technology and processes to ensure timely communication.
• Serves as an ambassador for MRCI in community functions, presentations and involvement.
• Works independently and/or remotely and does so while collaborating with a team and meeting personal goals.
• Transports clients in personal and/or business vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A High School diploma/equivalent or an Associate's degree, plus two years of related work experience OR;
• A Bachelor's Degree in a field related to service provision, plus a minimum of one year of related work experience working with persons with developmental disabilities or related conditions.
• Preference for individuals with a proven successful history in group facilitation as well as one-one-training facilitation.
• Practical understanding of business acumen.
• Sales or customer service experience preferred.
• Be sensitive to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both with clients and customers.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer based office software.
• Must have a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Must pass a background check through the Department of Human Services and clear a physical exam that proves you meet the demands of the job.

Starting pay is $14.42 per hour 

MRCI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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