WFD/Employment Specialist/per-diem

Position: Workforce Development / Employment Specialist (Per Diem)

Reports to: Director of Workforce and Employment Initiatives

Hours: Per Diem, Non-Exempt (max of 16 hrs. per week)

Location: Hybrid, Remote: Metro North, Greater Boston, North Shore, Greater Lowell

Triangle's Expectation of Employee:

• Adheres to Triangle Policy and Procedures
• Acts as a role model within and outside Triangle
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about department matters
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
• Meets department productivity standards
• Performs duties as workload necessitates

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively provide Pre-ETS training (i.e. Job Exploration Counseling, Work Readiness Training, Work Based Learning Experience, Counseling in Post-Secondary Education and Self-Advocacy Training) to students 14-21 years old in the community and over Zoom.
• Provides Pre-ETS training by consistently following Triangle's curriculum and other curriculum approved by MassAbility
• Consistently connects with local businesses and networks to create internship opportunities and provide other experiences for Pre-ETS students
• Creates a safe, engaging, learning environment for Pre-ETS students
• Communicates effectively, creates and manages strong relationships with students, teachers, other school staff, and others from students support teams such as families and guardians.

• Equips people across the disability spectrum with needed career advancement support such as career planning, job development and support with applications
• Assists individuals receiving services in obtaining competitive employment that is aligned with career goals
• Supports clients to overcome barriers to employment
• Creates an inviting, exciting and innovative job search environment, meeting regularly in person or via Zoom
• Consistently connects with employers in order to secure competitive jobs for clients
• Collaborates effectively with people with disabilities and their support teams (i.e., educators, parents, group homes, counselors, clinical professionals) to provide clear pathways to career track employment, or advance in existing careers
• Completes required service documentation, employment plans and monthly progress reports.
• Ensures appropriate communication with Workforce Development Team
• Communicates regularly with referring Vocational Rehabilitation counselors to discuss individuals' progress and develop proactive plan to remove barriers to employment
• Provides follow-up support to individual clients once placed in a job
• Responsible for tracking and sharing all job leads

• Provides case management support to ensure systemic barriers do not impede individuals from reaching employment goals (i.e. connecting clients to resources such as childcare or discounted MBTA use)

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Experience in the field preferred
• Must have valid Driver's License and a clear driving record
• First Aid and CPR or willingness to become certified
• Must clear state and federal background check

Language Skills

• Ability to verbally communicate, read, analyze, interpret, and write documents
• Ability to respond and navigate common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies, or family members