Employment Consultant Level 1

Position Summary

Are you good with people? Are you patient? Compassionate? Are you organized and driven to succeed? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people Rise serves? If you said yes to these questions you have the most important qualifications for the job!

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This position entails providing job development and retention services to people served by Rise. Assist people in developing job goals, job-seeking skills, and identifying potential employers. Network and market Rise and the people we support to business partners.

This position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel in the community for up to 75% of the time. It also has a hybrid work option.

Rise is currently implementing the New American Long-Term Care (NALTC) Grant. If you are a New American with a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and a desire to make a meaningful impact, Rise is eager to connect with you! Click here to learn more about the New American Long-Term Care (NALTC) Grant and the exciting opportunities it offers. For the purposes of this grant, a New American is defined as anyone born outside the United States, as well as their children (including those born in the U.S.).

Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to assist people with various disabilities (mental health / brain injuries / developmental / physical) to find and keep jobs in Washington County.

Rise is all about people and potential. We provide uniquely tailored and innovative programs, opening doors to success for the people we serve and our staff. We embrace a culture of learning and offer extensive training and career development opportunities.

• Provide individualized job placement services through weekly meetings with people Rise serves to work on job seeking skills, preparing resumes, cover letters and interviewing
• Actively cultivate competitive job opportunities with businesses and employers in the community
• Communicate with diverse stakeholders including the individual, businesses and employers, case managers, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors
• Equip and empower individuals to be successful in their new job opportunity through ongoing support
• Advocate on behalf of individual with employer regarding job accommodations
• Responsible for maintaining a caseload while tracking and documenting variety of data about services provided as well as billing
• Utilize person centered thinking to best engage with the people Rise serves.

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