Employment Specialist (Job Coach) Part-time; Gastonia NC

Job Title: Employment Specialist

Entry Level Job Applicants Welcome!

If making a lasting difference in someone's life is a priority for you and your career goals, we want to help you get there. LIFESPAN Services is hiring compassionate, hardworking, friendly, and reliable Employment Specialists to develop relationships with prospective employers, creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to obtain job placement.

Schedule: Flexible days and weekends, hours will range between 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (20-25 hours per week)

What We Do

LIFESPAN’s Services' mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work and play in their communities. We focus on the interests of each individual we support to ensure their well-being, dignity, and right of choice. As an Employment Specialist, you work 1:1 with local employers to obtain job placements. In addition, you will provide training, mentoring, and support for your team of Employment Specialists. LIFESPAN Services is committed to helping you succeed by providing a supportive team environment, training, growth and development, and career advancement. Join our team of passionate and caring professionals to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules including PRN, full and part-time opportunities
• Paid training
• Full-time employees have access to benefits including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; and perks galore!
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate onsite job instruction, ensuring that they are placed in the most appropriate and least restrictive job for their individual needs and interest.
• Responsible for an average of 12 job placements per fiscal year.
• Ensure that goals and plans are implemented.
• Work as a liaison between the employer and employee to ensure needs are met.
• Transport individuals to and from various locations in a safe vehicle while maintaining a confidential environment.
• Market to prospective employers to secure job placements for individuals with disabilities.
• Complete intakes regularly and ensure record-keeping standards are maintained.
• Transport individuals to and from various locations in a safe vehicle while maintaining a confidential environment.
• Mentor individuals to help build social skills and relationships.
• Facilitate onsite job instruction, ensuring that individuals are placed in the most appropriate and least restrictive job for their individual needs and interests
• Provide follow-along support and guidance.
• Submit accurate billing weekly by scheduled deadlines.
• Complete initial and ongoing training, and participate in staff development activities.
• Meet Quarterly Revenue Objectives
  
  

What You Need

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pass criminal record and healthcare registry check
• Pass driving record check if providing transportation
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Commitment to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Note: Current First Aid/CPR blended or classroom certification is required. If you do not currently have certification from an approved provider, our American Red Cross certified instructors will provide you the training.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including nights. Weekends and overtime as required.
  
  

LIFESPAN Services is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. LIFESPAN Services is an equal opportunity employer.