Project SEARCH Employment Specialist (Supporting IDD) - InReach

Employment Specialist Full-time: Project SEARCH Employment Specialist (Supporting IDD)

Employment Specialist with benefits (I/DD Skills Needed)

Who Are We:

InReach provides a wide variety of supports and services across the lifespan for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. We focus on each individual's unique needs and deliver the highest quality services possible by ensuring that each individual receives the right support, at the right time and frequency by a caring qualified staff member in the most independent setting appropriate.

What We Need:

The Employment Specialist assists adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in searching for jobs, following up on job leads, and networking with employers in the Charlotte area.

Qualifications and Licensing Requirements:

• One-year Supported Employment/Job Coach experience working with I/DD & Special populations
• A high school diploma or GED required
• Willing to provide customer transportation using your own vehicle: willing to travel
• Valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; May include weekends and evenings depending on the customer's needs.

Rate: $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time with benefits 40 hours per week

Location: 28217, Charlotte area; The Project SEARCH program is held at the Hilton Charlotte Airport.

Bonus: $500 sign-on bonus!! $250 at hire, and the remaining $250 after 6 months of employment.

What You'll Do:

• Support customers with a job of their choice in all aspects of job seeking, i.e., writing resumes, looking for work, applying for jobs, attending interviews, attending job orientations, and providing on-the-job training
• Support customers in other vocational services to seek, train, and maintain employment
• Help customers explore new things, pursue their interests, & help with socialization
• Responsible to oversee customer participation in activities as described in the goal plan
• Maintain health and safety of everyone
• Provide reliable transportation
• Maintains credentials (training)
• Assure confidentiality

Benefits

• Benefit plan package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) match, PTO, Life, Short/Long Term Disability, Teledoc
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
• Partnership discounts with local businesses
• Continuing education perks
• Mileage reimbursement

All InReach applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and successfully pass a drug screen and background check.