• Employment specialists assist youth ages 14-21 by guiding them in job and career readiness.
• They motivate young people to pursue employment opportunities and explore different careers through work-based learning experiences.
• Employment specialists support students in finding jobs and provide coaching on how to succeed and maintain employment.
• They also help students develop self-advocacy skills within the workplace.

What Qualifications are needed for this role?

Experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in related fields of education, coaching, psychology, business, and economics. 
• Or associates in related fields with at least two years of experience
• Or four years of work related experience in vocational rehabilitation services. 

Required Skills

• Job Knowledge
• Critical and Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite
• Experience with virtual/online learning

Availability

Employment specialists generally work around student schedules, including after school hours, weekends, and during school breaks (winter, spring, fall, and summer).