Employment Support Professional

Schedule: Full-time and part-time positions available 

Wage: $23.03-$24.66

Location: Madison County

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k employer match, tuition assistance, PTO, and 12 days of paid Holidays  

The Employment Support Professional supports individuals with disabilities to identify employment goals, build workplace skills, and succeed in competitive, integrated jobs. This community-based role includes hands-on coaching, employer collaboration, and timely documentation to meet program and funding requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized, person-centered employment support by assessing each individual's interests, strengths, support needs, and employment goals. 
• Develop and implement individualized employment and training plans that help individuals build skills and progress toward competitive, integrated employment. 
• Deliver job readiness training including resume development, interview preparation, workplace expectations, and other pre-employment skill-building.
• Identify employment opportunities that align with individual goals, abilities, interests, and local labor market needs.
• Provide on-site and off-site job coaching to teach job tasks, promote independence, support workplace success, and improve job retention.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and community partners to expand employment opportunities and support successful placements. 
• Coordinate and communicate with individuals, employers, families, residential programs, schools, funding agencies, and other providers to address challenges and support person-centered planning. 
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, notes, and reports in compliance with agency expectations and OPWDD, ACCESS-VR, and other funding source requirements

• Associate's Degree
• 2 years of experience - Vocational, Support Employment, Workforce Development, or Human Services 
• Combination of education and experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program.
• Possess a valid driver's license