Employment Specialist II

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Join Our Team : Employment Specialist II

Why Join EXCEED? At EXCEED, we believe in transforming lives. As an Employment Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in empowering individuals with special needs to achieve their career goals and integrate into the community. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to make a profound difference every day.

Position Overview : We are looking for a dedicated Employment Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will spearhead the development of job sites across various businesses within our community, facilitating placements for individuals with special needs. Your efforts will directly contribute to the success of individuals, ensuring they receive the support needed to thrive in integrated work environments.

Requirements : Job Responsibilities

• Develops presentation materials.
• Drives to and develops appropriate integrated work sites for individual and group placements, and evaluation sites for External Situational Assessments.
• Conducts initial time studies at group sites.
• Prepares bids for contracts.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and employer / evaluation sites.
• Prepares initial assessments and makes recommendations for admission to the program.
• Participates in job and client matching process.
• Prepares clients for employment, including registering with the Department of Rehabilitation, assisting in interviews, and addressing pre-employment issues.
• Assists with job training when needed.
• Prepares Employment Development Reports.
• Conducts Pre-Employment Skills Training Classes.
• Prepares appropriate paperwork necessary for billing and program reports.
• Promotes EXCEED in the community and to other agencies.
• Attends and participates in assigned meetings.
• May represent the agency at functions.
• Required to transport clients to appointments / job sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education

Physical Abilities

Mental Abilities

Reports to : Program Director

Employment Status : Full-time, Exempt (Outside Sales)

Schedule : 40-hour work week (8-hour days).

Salary : $23.10-24.26 + commission (Outside Sales)