Community Employment Specialist
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Job overview
Sheppard Pratt is hiring a Community Employment Specialist. Community Employment Program services help individuals with disabilities gain and maintain meaningful employment. The role supports clients in obtaining and maintaining jobs through engagement, assessment, job search, development, treatment team collaboration, and long‑term support, working alongside a multidisciplinary team at Sheppard Pratt.
Key focus areas include Support clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment, Engage with clients to assess work interests and skills, and Conduct job search and job development activities.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/GED, 2 Years Human Services Experience, and Driver's License With 3-Points Or Less. Important skills include Identifying Potential Jobs, Negotiating Potential Jobs, Getting Clients Integrated Into Jobs, Job Coaching Assistance, Client Advocacy With Employers, and Client Advocacy With Clients.
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Full job description
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm (Occasional hours outside of the regular schedule, including weekends may be required) | Job Location Type: In Person
Community Employment Program (CEP) services are designed to help individuals with varying disabilities gain and maintain meaningful employment. Our team helps by identifying client work interests and basic skills required, along with providing on the jobsite training and ongoing support.
What to expect.
This is a direct care opportunity to support clients in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities. Services include engagement, assessment, job search, job development, treatment team collaboration, and long-term job support.
What you’ll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
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A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
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Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
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403b retirement match
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Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
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Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Generous mileage reimbursement program
This position has a flat pay rate of $21.37/hr.
What we need from you.
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A high school diploma/GED and two years of experience in the human services field. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
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Skills and knowledge in performing supported employment activities including identifying and negotiating potential jobs, getting clients integrated into jobs, providing job coaching assistance, and client advocacy with employers and clients.
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A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
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