Employment Specialist

In 1957, three families joined forces to create resources for their children with intellectual and other disabilities. They strived to give a voice to those who could not speak for themselves. SARAH Inc. has grown to the innovative person-centered organization it is today, serving over 1200 children and adults. Learn more about us and the high-quality services we offer at www-sarah-inc.org!

The Employment Specialist will individuals with disabilities in securing meaningful employment and providing and/or arranging the necessary job supports to ensure success.

Pay Rate:  Starting at $21/hour (with potential for starting higher depending on experience/education) 

Hours:  M-F, 40 hours per week between 8am-5pm 

Essential Functions (not limited to):

• Meet employment needs of assigned caseload, including: career exploration, job placement, career counseling, on and offsite coaching/support, and advocacy.
• Assist and advise individuals with career development, including but not limited to: resume writing, interview preparation, and best career practices.
• Train, support and monitor individuals at employment sites.
• Transport and/or assist in securing appropriate transportation for individuals to secure employment.
• Ensure each individual has a current and comprehensive electronic data base for all employment related information: assessments, work history, resume, job applications, interviews, positions, and employers.
• Work in varying locations as needed, this is a community-based position.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. High school diploma required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing employment and/or transition supports to people with differing abilities.
• Must be able to provide support and services utilizing community based resources.
• Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license, have an acceptable driving history and be able to utilize your own vehicle for Lumibility business as defined by Lumibility’s policy.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Skill in supervising and training, planning and organizing, problem solving
• Effectively write and communicate in a courteous and professional manner
• Attend to the physical and personal needs of adults with differing abilities, problem-solve effectively, maintain confidentiality, use adaptive and other equipment
• Ability to read and understand budgets and financial information, work successfully independently and in a team environment, and work flexible hours in varying locations as needed

Required Physical Effort:

Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.

Benefits:

Lumibility offers a competitive benefits program including: Medical; HSA; Dental; Vision; Voluntary Life/AD&D; Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability; 401K with up to 5% matching contribution.

Lumibility is an Equal Opportunity Employer