Vocational Specialist I
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Overview
As a Vocational Specialist, you will be part of a team bringing equity to the employment process for people with disabilities. Your influence throughout the community will help create opportunities for businesses and individuals to succeed. You will go home at night knowing that you have made the world better.
Starting Rate: $24.52/Hour
Responsibilities
How you make a difference
As a Vocational Specialist, you are the ultimate connector. With the support of management, you work through the discovery process to better understand ideal conditions that will set your job seeker up for success and capitalize on their talents. As a team member, you will develop customized job search strategies with detailed timelines and create buy-in and confidence with your job seeker to move through the process methodically. You are excited when the offer comes and support them throughout the onboarding process to ensure their success.
Simultaneously, you seek out opportunities in the community to bring people together and build mutually beneficial relationships. Your curiosity and strong business acumen put small business leaders at ease as you inquire to understand better their business needs and the challenges they face, generating opportunities for your job seekers.
You are a community advocate for individual job seekers, our services, and growing our reach to as many
people as possible. You dream big and see a world where everyone sees the abilities of your job seekers.
You are good at this job because you…
Treat the word "no" like a bump in the road; you feel it - but quickly forget it was thereHave an entrepreneurial spirit and can speak to business needsRead subtle cues, and know how to respond to guide the conversationMake keen observations and easily connect with others in a meaningful wayAre a skilled negotiatorSee the possibilities for others, sometimes before they doAre a great communicator and quickly build relationships
What You Get In Return
If you’re looking to positively impact and create change you will be rewarded with a competitive rate and the following benefits:
Low-cost employee healthcare options, including - Medical, Dental & Vision401K with Company Match up to 3.5%Paid Time OffTuition ReimbursementACRE (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) Certification through on-the-job training
Qualifications
What you bring with you
Your life experience will ensure your success; Typically requires 1-2 years experience in business sector
or vocational rehabilitation; or equivalent combination of training, education and experience to perform
the job successfully
Reliable transportation with insurance and vehicle registration and the ability to travel in Southern
California
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office ApplicationsA driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety StandardsThe ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosisAbility to obtain fingerprint clearance and other program requirements per our clientAbility to pass all drug testing required by ESSC
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