Job description

At Living Innovations, we believe that by including all people, communities become stronger. As an Employment Specialist for Living Innovations, you will be supporting individuals to find meaningful employment opportunities based on their specific skill sets and aptitudes. You will be responsible for cultivating relationships with local business owners and managers to find and create employment opportunities. Employment Specialists also may provide short-term job coaching to the individuals they work with. The ideal candidate should have an outgoing personality and a passion for community work.

This position covers Newport AND Dover-Foxcroft

Starting rate with ACRE certification. Will train at lower rate until training period is complete.

What you’ll be doing:

• Reaching out to local businesses in person or via telephone to inquire on the needs of their business to see if a customized work position can be developed for individuals seeking employment.
• Attending and participating in Stakeholder meetings to identify opportunities and/or making recommendations to the individual’s teams.
• Performing job development and job placement activities on behalf of supported individuals and implementing employment plans.
• Documenting activities relevant to the individual plan and completing monthly reports and weekly WROCs as needed.
• Promoting a safe work environment for all individuals while role modeling for all Living Innovations mission and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• A valid state issued driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance.
• IDD experience preferred.
• Sales background is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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