Employment Specialist

Bridgeway

10 months ago

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OnsiteFull-timeEntry

Summary

Bridgeway is seeking an Employment Specialist to join their team in North Pekin, IL. The role involves providing Community Employment Services to individuals with disabilities, aiming for long-term, stable, competitive community employment.

About the Role

As an Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering Community Employment Services (CES) using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. Your duties will include job development, competitive placement, job retention, and personalized benefit planning. You will work with a caseload of consumers to facilitate successful employment, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and educate stakeholders about disability disclosure in job searches. Additionally, you will provide transportation support and monitor referrals and services for your caseload.

About You

Required:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
Mental Health Professional (MHP) status.
At least one year of experience in vocational rehabilitation.

Preferred:

Experience working with persons with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or other disabilities.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term, Long-term Disability Insurance
Holiday Pay, Bereavement Pay
401(k) Contribution and 401(k) Match
Employee Assistance Program

Bridgeway

As a community-based employer that operates throughout Illinois, Bridgeway’s mission is to provide quality services that will assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their employment goals, provide quality services that satisfy our customer’s needs, such as assembly and packaging, and to manage health, safety and environmental matters as an integral part of our business. Bridgeway is a comprehensive human services organization that provides mental health services, substance use disorder services, employment opportunities and housing for those with disabilities, affirmative business with a wide range of companies, and many more services. For more information about Bridgeway, please visit www.bway.org For Affirmative Business information, please visit www.bwaybusiness.com

North Pekin, IL