Employment Specialist

Position Opening – Employment Specialist

Location: 22317 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, DE 19947

Have you always wanted to make a difference in the lives of others? Have you wondered what kind of impact you could make? Easterseals may have the perfect opportunity for you to work in a job that you love, while making a difference and earning a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits!

Easterseals is seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to provide support and guidance in the community to individuals with intellectual disabilities as they learn important vocational skills and maintain jobs within the community.

As you build relationships with the people you support, you will share in the joy that they experience when learning a new skill that promotes independence in everyday life.

This is generally a 40 hour per week position Monday – Friday daytime hours. Some work outside of those hours may be necessary based on individual work schedules. The starting compensation range for this position is based on experience in the field.

Please send resume, cover letter, and application to Quin Liles at qliles@esdel.org.

Qualifications:

-Must have compassion for others and the desire to support adults with disabilities

-Driving record in good standing

-Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

-Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in a community and/oremployment setting

-Knowledge of DVR standards and reporting

Preferred Skills:

-Experience working with adults with disabilities is a plus, but not required

-Job-specific paid training provided on site

-Supporting staff in a leadership role

What Easterseals Offers:

-A welcoming environment filled with people who are passionate about ourmission

-Competitive wages and a comprehensive, affordable benefits package

-Retirement plan with company match up to 5%

- 12-paid holidays

- Generous PTO package including three weeks’ vacation after two years’ service

- Consistent, performance-based merit increases

- Mileage reimbursement

- Student loan forgiveness qualifying organization

- Opportunities for career advancement

- Professional development opportunities

Easterseals is proud to create a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. Visit https://www.easterseals.com/de/ to learn more about our CARF accredited programs. EEOE

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