Employment Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17.00 / hr.

JOB PURPOSE

The Employment Support Specialist provides direct support, coaching, and training to individuals with disabilities at community-based job sites. This role focuses on job readiness, skill development, and workplace integration, ensuring a positive and supportive employment experience.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct, on-the-job coaching and support.
• Assist individuals in learning job tasks, workplace expectations, and social skills.
• Encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and reinforcement.
• Support individuals in developing soft skills such as communication, time management, and teamwork.
• Monitor and document individual progress, challenges, and support strategies.
• Maintain positive relationships with employers, families, and support teams.
• Ensure individual safety and compliance with workplace policies.
• Advocate for reasonable workplace accommodations as needed.

All other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

BENEFITS

ABOUT RISE COMMUNITY SERVICES

RISE was founded in 1979 with one simple, but lofty goal : to create perfect lives for individuals with disabilities. Our core values of safety, respect, growth, compassion, and teamwork drive everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to these values as we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. At RISE, we are more than just an organization; we are a family. Together, we work tirelessly to uplift and empower our community, one family at a time.