Employment Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

REM Ohio is seeking an Employment Specialist for our expanding Ready2Work Program. This exciting program works to match individuals with a variety of disabilities who are seeking employment with jobs in which they can excel. We are looking to hire an EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST in Darke County as we expand services to this area. Office will be in Greenville. Employment Specialist will travel throughout Darke and surrounding counties. The Employment Specialist is responsible for developing connections with employers and agencies and securing competitive community based jobs for youth and adults referred for vocational support service. They assist individuals in searching and interviewing for employment and provide follow-up support once they are placed in a job. The Employment Specialist contributes to Individual Service Plans, completes required service documentation, attends individual's related meetings, and ensures appropriate communication with the planning team. Qualifications include: (1) Experience in vocational support services (2) Excellent organizational skills (3) Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

REM Ohio

Founded in 1987, REM Ohio serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a range of individualized programs including Residential Services, Day Programs, Supported Employment Services and a flexible Host Home program. By providing a wide range of service options and adapting those services as the needs of the individual change, REM Ohio ensures a quality experience for each person we support and their families as well as their community partners and funding sources.

REM Ohio is a partner of The MENTOR Network, a national network of local human services providers offering quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families. With opportunities from coast to coast, when you join REM Ohio and The MENTOR Network, you’ll make a difference every day and help to provide quality of life enhancing services to individuals across the country.

Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.

EOE/AAE

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Three years related work experience
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services
• Successful clearance of local and/or state background checks
• Supervisory experience preferred