Employment Specialist

Are you interested in impacting the lives of others? Would you like to end every day knowing you made a difference in someone's life? Do you enjoy teaching and coaching people? If so, this could be the career move you've been looking for. InAlliance, a nonprofit that provides support to adults with developmental disabilities, is looking for an experienced and motivated Employment Specialist to develop, coordinate, and implement activities to support job placement and continued employment for participants in the Community Employment Services Department (CES). The Employment Specialist performs a broad range of activities designed to assist adults with developmental disabilities achieve competitive employment.

Responsibilities

• Completes all six phases of employment services including program intake, engagement, assessment, job development, job placement, job coaching, and follow-along supports.
• Connect individuals to Work Incentives Planner (Benefits Planner) and provide support during meetings, if needed by individual.
• Instructs and supports in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation and job retention skills.
• Assists participants in preparing job search portfolio, provides job search information and presentations, and provides support for and during interviews.
• Discuss and adhere to agreed upon plans per individual.
• Connect with Circle of Support such as DOR, Alta Regional Center, Families, Home Support Staff, Mental Health Treatment Team, if applicable
• Schedule monthly external team meetings and send client related weekly emails.
• Complete Employment Services Documentation, Annual Plan, Progress Notes, Monthly Reports for DOR and Semi-Annual Reports.
• Update documentation with each new job experience per individual.
• Meet employers about competitive jobs based on job choices which reflect client’s preferences, strengths, symptoms, and lessons learned from previous jobs.
• When clients have limited work experience, provide information about a range of job options in the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers through multiple planned in-person visits to learn the needs of the employer, convey what the program offers to the employer, and describe client strengths that are a good match for the employer.
• Provide on-going support to working individuals that are based on the job, client preferences, work history, and needs.
• Provides employer support such as educational information or job accommodations at client’s request.
• Help people move on to preferable jobs and promotions.
• Researches the internet, agencies, job fairs, and other resources for job leads.
• Serves as a member of various committees as requested.
• At least 75% of time is spent providing direct support, including employer contacts.
• Other Duties as assigned. 

• Flexible work schedules for eligible employees/positions
• TicketsatWork (employee discounts)
• LifeMart (employee discounts)
• Fun Employee events like celebrating Direct Service Provider Appreciation Week and annual Staff Recognition Events
• Employee committees where you can make your voice heard and have a positive impact
• High employee morale/satisfaction rate
• Equal employment opportunities*

Perks 

*InAlliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: InAlliance is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at InAlliance are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, WITHOUT regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. InAlliance will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. InAlliance encourages applicants of all ages.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

These qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you have 70% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Experience can include paid and non-paid experience including volunteer work and lived experience that helped you to build the competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for this position. Applying allows you to be considered. 

Education:  

• High School Diploma 

Experience:  

• Two years of direct instructional experience with adults with developmental disabilities, preferably in employment training, job search support, career counseling, education, or working with people with disabilities in a community setting. 
• Ability to navigate employment laws and incentives available to help people with disabilities secure employment. 
• Ability to navigate computers and varying computer software.

Preferred Education and Experience: 

Education:  

• BA/BS Degree in related field

Additional eligibility requirements 

• Must be able to verify employment eligibility under USCIS I-9 requirements  
• After a conditional job offer has been made, a pre-employment screening will be required. InAlliance will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws. 
• CA Driver License
• Auto Insurance

Benefits

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Free TeleHealth from HealthiestYou
• Medical Services
• Behavioral Health
• Back Care
• Dermatology
• Nutrition
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans: Aflac, Legal Shield Services, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement with company match
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Flexible Spending Account Plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell/Device Stipend