Employment Specialist II - PT

$1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS. Paid in increments of $250.00 each quarter (3,6,9 and 12 months of employment)

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission. Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities, and day support services. We provide rewarding and purposeful work.

Why This Role Matters

The Employment Specialist II provides supported employment services to individuals with disabilities who need ongoing support to maintain successful employment in community-based and Didlake-operated work environments. This role delivers job coaching, workplace advocacy, skills development, and individualized supports designed to promote job stability, independence, and long-term employment retention.

What You Will Do

Direct Services

• Conduct routine follow-up contacts with employers, supported employment consumers, family members, rehabilitation counselors, and support systems to ensure job success, stability, and retention.
• Provide job coaching, training, guidance, self-advocacy support, disability education, crisis intervention, re-training, travel training, assistive technology implementation, environmental modifications, and wage and benefits management assistance as needed.
• Develop, suggest content for, implement, and monitor Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and Individual Work Plans (IWPs), including strategies for job retention and progress toward established goals.
• Collect, maintain, and document consumer data, progress, and service records in accordance with applicable accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, funding sources, Didlake policies, and statements of work.
• Coordinate authorizations for services, secure required approvals, request additional authorized hours when needed, and provide information and resources to families, guardians, and natural supports.
• Ensure Group Supported Employment services comply with Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Regulations, including requirements related to community integration, individual choice, privacy, dignity, autonomy, person-centered planning, and individualized service plans.
• May provide short-term employment services as a backup when needed.

Pre-Employment Transition Services

• Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to students with disabilities, including support with Work Readiness Training (WRT), Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLE), and employment exploration activities.

Marketing/Public Relations

• Provide disability education and develop natural supports with coworkers and supervisors of supported employees.
• Conduct employer evaluations and participate in job fairs, recruitment campaigns, and employment services marketing activities with community partners and employers as directed.

Administrative

• Accurately track billable and non-billable intervention time and submit narrative notes and billing information in accordance with Didlake procedures.
• Ensure all consumer and human resource documentation is completed according to prescribed deadlines.
• Attend staff meetings and complete all required Didlake training.

What You Bring

You bring experience supporting individuals with disabilities, preferably in an employment or vocational services setting. You are compassionate, resourceful, and committed to helping people achieve greater independence, job success, and long-term employment retention through coaching, advocacy, and individualized support.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least one (1) year of formal experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities; OR
• A high school diploma/GED and at least one (1) year of formal experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in an employment or vocational-specific setting.
• Experience with person-centered planning and individualized training is strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong time management, communication, advocacy, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to independently manage a caseload of up to 40 individuals.
• Have a valid driver's license and be insurable under Didlake's automobile policy. Requirements include - but are not limited to - a minimum of 3 years of licensed driving experience and be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have the ability to use a personal vehicle for travel; eligible for mileage reimbursement.
• Knowledge of job development, job coaching, workplace accommodations, and positive behavior support techniques.
• Experience with marketing, outreach, and employer engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Eligible for QDDP designation.
• Must be eligible for hire in accordance with DBHDS criminal background and DSS Child Protective Services registry screening requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and sick leave that begins accruing upon hire
• Paid holidays
• Direct deposit

Compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and internal equity.