Employment Specialist

Who we are:

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services in 15 states, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life.

                                              Join our team as an Employment Specialist! 

Schedule: Full time, varies based on the needs of the participants

Wage: $20.00/hour

Company Perks/Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FT employees
• 401 K plan with up to  3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

This is a NEW position with a lot of autonomy and the ability to help grow this segment of services! 

What You Get To Do:

The Employment Specialist (ES) is an essential position for services designed to manage a dynamic caseload of individuals receiving Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) by helping them find and retain community-integrated employment opportunities that line up with their strengths and interests. 

The person in this position has the responsibility to carry out a variety of duties including, but not limited to: managing a caseload of individuals,

• Assessment of intakes requiring independent judgement of proposed contracted services and authorizations
• Processing of referrals
• Completion of vocational profiles
• Job development plans
• Navigation of the on-boarding/training process and transitioning to long-term, waivered employment support services.

This position will work closely with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to market services, build relationships, and cultivate referrals. The Employment Specialist (ES) will be required to address complex billing and invoicing procedures independently and will be required to think both critically and strategically to manage contacts in Dungarvin’s VR referral network, primary contacts at businesses throughout the community.

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Two-year degree with two-years’ experience working with people with disabilities, or four years of experience without a degree, is required.   Bachelors degree preferred
• Must be self-motivated, able to manage time, and problem-solve.
• Must be able to lift and provide physical assistance to program participants.
• Must be able to teach and coach, handle rejection, have strong interpersonal communication skills, and be adept in the use of technology.
• Must also be willing and able to represent both the person served and Dungarvin to Vocational Rehabilitation, businesses, and members of the community.
• Knowledge of the employment environment and hiring processes are strongly preferred.

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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