JOB TITLE: Employment Consultant 

DEPARTMENT: Employment Services 

SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Director of Employment Services                                                                                                              

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None                                                                                                                                                       

JOB STATUS: Full/Non-Exempt 

SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 8am- 4:30pm

Summary:

Provide individualized employment services to support individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment. This role includes job development, job coaching, and ongoing support services, with a focus on person-centered planning and meaningful employment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Individualized Planning & Service Delivery • Develop, implement, and evaluate Individual Plan goals, objectives, and action steps • Utilize person-centered planning with input from individuals, families, and support teams • Support individuals in achieving measurable improvements in quality of life

Job Development • Assess individual interests, skills, and employment goals • Identify job opportunities based on labor market trends and individual preferences • Develop and maintain relationships with employers and promote program services • Match individuals with appropriate employment opportunities • Identify and address barriers to employment • Maintain communication with clients, families, and service providers

Job Coaching • Provide on-site training and support tailored to individual needs • Utilize best practices to teach job tasks and workplace expectations • Support development of natural supports in the workplace • Train employers and coworkers as appropriate • Implement strategies to gradually fade support and promote independence • Adjust schedules to meet the needs of individuals and employers

Extended Services & Follow-Up Support • Maintain ongoing contact with clients and employers • Monitor job performance, satisfaction, and stability • Provide continued training and support as needed • Connect individuals to additional resources (e.g., transportation, benefits planning)

Documentation & Compliance • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and outcomes • Track progress toward employment goals and program outcomes • Maintain schedules, time tracking, and required reporting systems
 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills • Ability to work independently and manage a structured yet flexible schedule • Experience in job development, coaching, or workforce services preferred • Knowledge of employment supports for individuals with disabilities preferred • Strong organizational and documentation skills • Problem-solving and advocacy abilities • Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Google Workspace, documentation systems)
 

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Ability to travel locally and within the state as needed • Ability to work flexible hours based on client and employer needs • Frequent movement between job sites, community locations, and office settings

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance 

Certifications & Training Requirements:

• CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification 

• Certified Restraint Training

• Core A & B certification 

• Completion of required agency and regulatory trainings (e.g., Human Rights, Safety, Medication Administration)

 

Additional Information:

For more information, contact Taylor Garrison at 812-738-3198

 

$350 Sign-on Bonus eligible position.

 

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Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace 

Education/Experience Requirements: 

High School Diploma or equivalent required

2 years competitive employment, and/or training exposure to related rehabilitation areas preferred. 

College degree and/or EST certification is preferred. 

Some sales experience preferred.