Sample Job Description

Employment Specialist

Purpose: To address agency mission by achieving program objectives in targeted communities. The Employment Specialist works under the supervision of the Area Manager.

Essential Duties

• Design an appropriate Plan of Service
  Deliver meaningful and effective pre-employment services; Facilitate job placement according to agency standards; Provide effective on-site and off-site employment supports; Conduct effective follow-up; Transport participants on an as-needed-basis, to specific appointments.
  
  
• Communicate with targeted community groups and/or individuals to maximize interest in AHEDD’s mission and services.
  In addition, communicate with businesses to generate employment opportunities;
  
  
• Serve as a liaison to AHEDD’s customers.
  Compile and maintain documentation to support and justify service intervention. Efficiently utilize agency resources to effectively respond to program needs, including but not limited to staff time and equipment. Perform other related duties as required and directed.
  




• Qualifications & Required Behaviors
  Preference to candidate with four year degree in vocational rehabilitation, human resources, or social services. Candidate must have insured vehicle and be legally eligible to drive to regular program assignments. Candidate must be able to respond to diverse physical demands of program assignments. The position requires that the candidate can perform the above duties in the following manner:
  

  • Work independently, making independent judgment;
    
  • Maintain knowledge of vocational rehabilitation and local businesses;
    
  • Professional deportment in dress, speech, and mannerisms;
    
  • Effective communication in program mediums;
    
  • High ethical standards, honesty and confidentiality;
    
  • Temperament to respond to customer relations;
    
  • Ability to work with a flexible schedule and demonstrate effective time management
    Non-Exempt Salaried Position: Updated July 1, 2000