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InReach

Project Search Employment Specialist (Supporting IDD) - Monroe/Union

InReach, Monroe, North Carolina, us, 28111


Employment Specialist Full-time: Project Search Employment Specialist (Supporting IDD)

Employment Specialist with benefits (I/DD Skills Needed) - Monroe/Union County

Who Are We:

InReach provides a wide variety of supports and services across the lifespan for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. We focus on each individual's unique needs and deliver the highest quality services possible by ensuring that each individual receives the right support, at the right time and frequency by a caring qualified staff member in the most independent setting appropriate.

What We Need:

The Employment Specialist assists adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in searching for jobs, following up on job leads, and networking with employers in the Charlotte area.

Qualifications and Licensing Requirements:

One-year Supported Employment/Job Coach experience working with I/DD & Special populations

A high school diploma or GED required

Willing to provide customer transportation using your vehicle

Valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm; May include weekends and evenings depending on the customer's needs.

Rate : $18.00 per hour

Job Type : Full-time with benefits 40 hours per week

Location : Monroe/Union County

Bonus: $500 sign-on bonus!! $250 at hire, and the remaining $250 after 6 months of employment.

What You'll Do:

Support customers with a job of their choice in all aspects of job seeking, i.e., writing resumes, looking for work, applying for jobs, attending interviews, attending job orientations, and providing on-the-job training

Support customers in other vocational services to seek, train, and maintain employment

Help customers explore new things, pursue their interests, & help with socialization

Responsible to oversee customer participation in activities as described in the goal plan

Maintain health and safety of everyone

Provide reliable transportation

Maintains credentials (training)

Assure confidentiality

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Paid Holiday time

Paid Vacation time

Paid Sick leave

Life Insurance

Dental reimbursement program

401-K

Mileage reimbursement

All InReach applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and successfully pass a drug screen and background check.