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Job Title: Employment Specialist

Location: 2600 East Carson Street
Compensation: BOE – TBD
Description: The Employment Specialist will provide job search and placement activities including contacting employers, using CareerLink, creating resumes, preparing individuals for interviews, and scheduling appointments for interviews. The Specialist will provide job coaching and employment support to consumers in community sites assisting in overcoming barriers to employment while maintaining quality assurance, productivity and efficiency to the employer. Other responsibilities include acting as an advocate and liaison for consumers working in the community, completing all required paperwork in a timely and efficient manner and participation as an interdisciplinary team member. The candidate should be able to work independently with little supervision, adapt to a schedule that meets the needs of the consumer, have experience working with individuals with disabilities and be knowledgeable of the ADA. Qualified applicants should possess excellent communication skills, problem!

solving abilities and be customer/detail oriented. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Prefer proficiency in American Sign Language.
Education Required: Bachelors degree in Human Services, Psychology, Rehabilitation or related field
Experience: 1-2 years
Bill Hallock
Goodwill Employment Specialist
412.585.0509 (Voice or Text)
whallock@consolidated.net

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