Job Description

Employment Specialist

Responsibilities of the Employment Specialist:

• Provide supported employment, job placement, and on the job coaching to individuals, with a diagnosis of mental illness, currently served by Mohawk Opportunities.
• Collaborate with agency programs to identify individuals expressing a desire to work.
• Assist with resume writing, completing applications and scheduling job interviews. Provide individualized skill building, engage, and support individuals during the interview process or on the job using a harm reduction and trauma-informed approach. Services will be provided in an individual’s home, community, places of employment or office.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications for the Employment Specialist include:

• Associate degree or bachelor’s in human services preferred. High school diploma or equivalent along with relevant experience may be considered.
• Two years’ experience with job placement/coaching experience working with individuals’ disabilities. In addition, experience in building relationships and securing job placement with employers.
• Valid and insurable driver’s license.
• Must have own vehicle to use for business purposes. Agency vehicles are available for transportation of the individuals we serve.

Benefits

Salary and Schedule of the Employment Specialist:

• $24.00-$26.00/hour based on experience. Annual equivalent of $49,920-54,080/annual equivalent based on experience.

• 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday, daytime hours. Flexible schedule as needed. Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and 30-minute paid lunch.
• Supportive work environment.
• Culture of Caring

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mohawk Opportunities is committed to helping individuals living with Mental Illness and those who are homeless achieve stable community living and independence by providing:

• Housing that is safe and affordable.
• Services that facilitate growth and recovery.
• Relationships built on a foundation of caring and respect, and
• A sense of hope for the future.

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