Community Employment Specialist

About the role

Sheppard Pratt’s Community Employment Program helps individuals with varying disabilities gain and maintain meaningful employment. This direct care opportunity supports clients in obtaining and maintaining employment in their communities.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasional hours outside the regular schedule, including weekends, may be needed depending on program and individual needs. The position is in person.

Responsibilities

• Identify client work interests and basic skills required.
• Provide engagement, assessment, job search, job development, on-the-jobsite training, and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with the treatment team and provide long-term job support.
• Identify and negotiate potential jobs, help clients integrate into jobs, provide job coaching assistance, and advocate with employers and clients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in the human services field.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Skills and knowledge in supported employment activities, including identifying and negotiating potential jobs, integrating clients into jobs, job coaching, and client advocacy.
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

Benefits

• Professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous mileage reimbursement program.

Key facts

• Regular schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm; occasional hours outside this schedule, including weekends, may be needed.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of human services experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Requires a driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.