• Employment Program Specialist

    Witco Inc (Caldwell, ID)


    3919 E Ustick Rd, Caldwell, ID 83605, USA | Other | Salary | 1-46,500 per year | Full Time

     

    Witco is seeking an Employment Program Specialist to join our Supported Employment Services Team.

     

    The Specialist will help individuals with significant disabilities find and maintain employment in the general workforce with the necessary supports.

     

    Witco works closely with Idaho's Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs and the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, doing job development and placement for people with disabilities.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Employment Specialists assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in jobs within their communities.

     

    Job Development: Identifying employment opportunities and matching participants' skills with available jobs

     

    Job Coaching: Providing on-the-job training, support, and supervision to help participants learn tasks and adjust to work environments

     

    Career Planning: Helping participants explore interests, develop employment goals, and create career advancement plans

     

    Employment Retention Services: Ongoing supports to help participants maintain long-term employment, including conflict resolution and employer liaison activities

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Assessment: Evaluating the needs and circumstances of clients to determine the most appropriate services and support required.

     

    Planning: Developing individualized care plans that outline the goals and services needed to support the client effectively.

     

    Coordination: Collaborating with other service providers, community organizations, and stakeholders to facilitate access to resources and services.

     

    Advocacy: Supporting clients in navigating complex systems and advocating for their rights and needs within the community

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, in social work, or prior experience providing supported employment is preferred

     

    Excellent verbal and written communication.

     

    Patience, compassion, empathy, and a desire to help others.

     

    Self-motivated, outgoing, and enthusiastic.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Undergraduate BA/BS degree in related human services field, mental health, social work, or business management.

     

    Community Service & Case Management Experience preferred

     

    Intermediate computer skills.

    BENEFITS:

    100% company paid benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer vacation, sick, and holiday pay. At 1year of employment employees are eligible to participate in the 401K plan with company match.

     

    Apply Online today at www.witcoinc.net or email your resume to [email protected]. Call with any questions at 208-454-3051 and ask for Heather Julian.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

     

    Must complete an obtain clearance for Criminal History, with fingerprinting, employment references, and pre-hire drug screen required.