Employment Specialist

**Overview**

**Starting Rate: $18.50/hour**

As an Employment Specialist at the Employment Center, you will play a pivotal role in assisting individuals with disabilities in attaining and maintaining employment. Through a combination of group and one-on-one sessions, you will provide tailored support to help participants develop essential job skills and navigate the employment process with confidence. In this role, you will experience professional growth and skill development, be exposed to clinical skills including mental health support, and gain hands-on experience in a rewarding and impactful field.

The Employment Center is dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities to secure meaningful job opportunities. We provide comprehensive support services to individuals ages 21 and above, aimed at enhancing job readiness skills, fostering independence, and facilitating integration into the workforce.

**Minimum Education Required**

High School Diploma/GED

**Responsibilities**

HMEA TRACS program is seeking a dedicated full time Employment Specialist to work in the central mass area and surrounding towns, including Worcester, Milford, Northbridge areas, but individual must be willing to drive to towns such as Mansfield, Framingham, Clinton, and Sturbridge and well as other towns in between. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently without direct supervision and excellent communication (written and verbal) are a must.

**Competencies:**

+ Problem Solving-identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely mannerand gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

+ Respect -shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.

+ Interpersonal Skills-maintainsconfidentiality,remainsopen to others'ideasandexhibitswillingness to try new things.

+ Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsdemonstratesgroup presentation skills.

+ Written Communication-is able toread and write information to communicate.

+ Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

+ Quality control-demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness andmonitorsown work to ensure quality.

+ Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change,delaysor unexpected events.

+ Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to managementdirectionandsolicitsfeedback to improve performance.

+ Safety and security- actively promotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree preferred

+ At least 1 year experience working with individuals withdisabilities/autism

+ Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license

+ Willingness to transport clients in own vehicle is a must

+ Able to work independently

+ Good time management skills

+ Detail oriented

_HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action._

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**Job Locations** _US-MA-Franklin_

**Minimum Education Required** _High School Diploma/GED_

**Job ID** _2024-11045_

**Organization** _Advocates_

**Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Number of Hours Per Week** _35_

**Business Unit** _Developmental Services_