Employment Specialist

The employment specialist develops and maintains linkages with community agencies and employers while assisting clients in engaging with services through meaningful daily activities. Key duties include assessing client strengths and weaknesses related to employment, individualizing goals, documenting interventions, coordinating placements, and facilitating skills training groups.

A high school diploma/Ged is required, though an associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred, ideally with education in vocational skills. Candidates must possess strong working knowledge of local community/Employment resources, required experience in community networking, and the ability to work effectively with multi-Disciplinary teams.