Location: Coos Bay/North Bend

In order to best support individuals with disabilities in acquiring inclusive, meaningful employment, an Employment Specialist performs the following duties:

• Communicate on a regular basis with support services personal agents, co-workers, and vocational rehabilitation counselors, families, client case managers, and networks of support to report progress and identify solutions to employment barriers.
• Develop and maintain written Vocational Profiles for all individuals receiving job development services.
• Utilize the principles of individualized job development to negotiate jobs for people referred to BAE by Vocational Rehabilitation and other agencies. Hands-on training and shadowing will be provided.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with Vocational Rehabilitation and local placement agencies.
• Build relationships with employers to facilitate skill building, assessments, and job placements.
• Paid certification training will be provided.
• Meet with community partner agencies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to ensure that the department and organizational strategic goals and mission are met.
• May provide assistance to clients in learning their job duties.

Requires:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to work.
• Must be able to pass federal, state, and local background checks.
• Must pass drug test (excluding THC). Random drug testing may occur.
• High School Diploma Required.

Preferred:

• Experience working with people with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.