Employment Specialist- Adult ID/A
Lebanon, PA, 17042
Employment Specialist- Adult ID/A
Full Time • Lebanon, PA, 17042
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
POSITION SUMMARY
This role is responsible for assessing employment skills and providing on-site job training for persons with disabilities. This position performs duties under the general direction of the Employment Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
Provides supports to adults in employment settings to acquire, maintain and improve skills necessary to maintain employment.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
Provides supports to adults in employment settings to acquire, maintain and improve skills necessary to maintain employment.
Participates in the employment services referral process, including gathering information, notifying appropriate parties, and developing employment plans.
Provides a thorough assessment of Individuals employment needs and interests and skills by using a variety of tools and methods to facilitate the employment process.
Supports and supervises pre-employment activities which may include such activities as job shadowing, job trials, and benefits counseling.
Provides on-site training and follow-up services (both to the person employed and the employer) depending on the needs of those served.
Provides employment counseling as needed.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills & Abilities
Skills & Abilities
Education: High School diploma - training provided. Preferred Bachelor’s degree, or an Associate’s Degree in a related field.
Experience: None required. Preferred one plus years of experience in Human Services
Computer Skills: Basic computer skills necessary. Knowledge of resume creation and data search engines for job market and community events.
Other Requirements: Knowledge of the Lebanon and surrounding business community. Valid PA Driver’s and Automobile Insurance required.
License and reliable vehicle available for work use including taking people to search for work and volunteer opportunities.
Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
About Us
The affluence of many Americans in the 1950s brought an economic force behind calls for an accessible society. As families moved out of cities and into newly built suburban communities, residents began demanding access to community amenities for themselves and their children with disabilities. QUEST, Inc. has its roots in the movements of the 1950’s
Today, QUEST offers options for people with disabilities that include specialized occupational training, job placement, employment services, and expanded community integration opportunities. With over sixty years of providing Community Benefit, vocational rehabilitation training, work experiences, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities, QUEST, has become a major provider of vocational programs and services for the residents of Lebanon County and surrounding areas.
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