Employment Specialist 1- East Metro Float

Lifeworks East Metro Employment is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist 1 to work with adults with developmental disabilities supporting them in independent job placements at businesses in the community. This position will provide job coach support for individuals hired by businesses in addition to doing one on one job searching to find employment out in the community. This position will also provide coverage for team members during time off and other work conflicts. Employment Specialists carry a caseload; attend intakes and annual meetings; complete annual paperwork; and coordinate with the individuals served and their support teams to ensure person centered planning and services. Position Title: Employment Specialist Department: East Metro Employment Hours: Full-Time 40 hours/week, Monday Friday (Non-Exempt Location: Lifeworks Services East Metro Compensation: $17.00/hr+ Sign on bonus: up to $1,500 (to be paid out at 60 days and 120 days of employment) What we offer employees Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment 11 paid holidays (New Year s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday) Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement 403(b) retirement plan Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Why Work at Lifeworks Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities. Learn More About This Role You ll succeed in this role if you: Ability to work remotely and independently; comfortability with remote communication via phone, email or text. Effective time management skills Strong computer skills; intermediate level Microsoft Word and data base software. Strong oral and written communication skills Timely record keeping Excellent customer service skills to build collaborative relationships with business stakeholders and support team members Ability to adapt to schedule changes during work day to meet the needs of customers and individuals. How you ll be spending your time: Work with individuals in community settings which may include volunteering and self-advocacy opportunities. Work with individuals at job sites; and support job seekers with individual job development and placement. Identify, write, and implement new goals with the individuals. Develop and maintain person centered goals and outcomes for individuals. Organize and coordinate with individuals support teams. Support individuals to develop skills to retain his or her job and support development of the person s natural work supports. Support individual s job application, resume, and cover letter development. Acts as a positive role model for participants in all aspects of professional performance. Perform job development and do job searching for the individuals we serve Contact businesses about job openings Provide coverage for team members when they are away from work