Description
JOB TITLE: Employment Consultant
DEPARTMENT: Employment Services
SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Director of Employment Services
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
JOB STATUS: Full/Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 8am- 4:30pm
Summary:
Provide individualized employment services to support individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment. This role includes job development, job coaching, and ongoing support services, with a focus on person-centered planning and meaningful employment outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Individualized Planning & Service Delivery • Develop, implement, and evaluate Individual Plan goals, objectives, and action steps • Utilize person-centered planning with input from individuals, families, and support teams • Support individuals in achieving measurable improvements in quality of life
Job Development • Assess individual interests, skills, and employment goals • Identify job opportunities based on labor market trends and individual preferences • Develop and maintain relationships with employers and promote program services • Match individuals with appropriate employment opportunities • Identify and address barriers to employment • Maintain communication with clients, families, and service providers
Job Coaching • Provide on-site training and support tailored to individual needs • Utilize best practices to teach job tasks and workplace expectations • Support development of natural supports in the workplace • Train employers and coworkers as appropriate • Implement strategies to gradually fade support and promote independence • Adjust schedules to meet the needs of individuals and employers
Extended Services & Follow-Up Support • Maintain ongoing contact with clients and employers • Monitor job performance, satisfaction, and stability • Provide continued training and support as needed • Connect individuals to additional resources (e.g., transportation, benefits planning)
Documentation & Compliance • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and outcomes • Track progress toward employment goals and program outcomes • Maintain schedules, time tracking, and required reporting systems
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills • Ability to work independently and manage a structured yet flexible schedule • Experience in job development, coaching, or workforce services preferred • Knowledge of employment supports for individuals with disabilities preferred • Strong organizational and documentation skills • Problem-solving and advocacy abilities • Basic computer proficiency (e.g., Google Workspace, documentation systems)
• Ability to travel locally and within the state as needed • Ability to work flexible hours based on client and employer needs • Frequent movement between job sites, community locations, and office settings
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
Certifications & Training Requirements:
• CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
• Certified Restraint Training
• Core A & B certification
• Completion of required agency and regulatory trainings (e.g., Human Rights, Safety, Medication Administration)
For more information, contact Taylor Garrison at 812-738-3198
$350 Sign-on Bonus eligible position.
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Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Requirements
Education/Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
2 years competitive employment, and/or training exposure to related rehabilitation areas preferred.
College degree and/or EST certification is preferred.
Some sales experience preferred.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
- Ability to travel locally and within the state as needed
- Ability to work flexible hours based on client and employer needs
- CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
- Certified Restraint Training
- Core A and B certification
- Required agency and regulatory training, including Human Rights, Safety, and Medication Administration
- Two years of competitive employment and/or training exposure to related rehabilitation areas
- College degree and/or EST certification
- Experience in job development, coaching, or workforce services
- Knowledge of employment supports for individuals with disabilities
- Sales experience
What We Do
Blue River Services, Inc. (BRS) is an Indiana nonprofit that supports people with disabilities in achieving personal growth and greater independence at home, work, and in the community. It provides individualized services and supports in settings suited to each person’s needs, and also serves broader community needs through inclusive, community-based services. The organization serves more than 20,000 people annually through over 20 programs across 30 Indiana counties.
