DSC · 1 month ago
Employment Specialist
Champaign, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.50/hr - $20.50/hrDSC provides educational, professional, residential, employment and behavioral support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties. The Employment Specialist will develop and secure employment opportunities for job seekers with disabilities and support them in job development and maintenance.
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Responsibilities
As an Employment Specialist at DSC, you will be responsible for developing and securing employment opportunities for job seekers with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
You will also provide support to job seekers with all aspects of job development and maintenance based on the preferences and strengths of the person
Additionally, you will develop and foster professional relationships with businesses for the purpose of promoting a culture of inclusive employment in Champaign County
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The initiative to carry out the responsibilities of the position and see tasks through to completion
An understanding of choice-driven team process to maximize employment potential for people seeking support
Access to own transportation to complete the necessary functions of the position
Experience with outreach to the business community is beneficial
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supported Employment, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field and experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
Grant-funded retention bonuses up to 2 payments for a maximum of $1,200 per fiscal year! (depending on when in the grant year you were hired)
Professional resources available through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) with opportunities to connect with peers from all over the U.S.
All benefits start day 1 of employment
21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
Medical, dental, life and disability coverage (starts first day of employment)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical illness, accident, legal insurance and identity theft protection
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee referral program (up to $1000 per referral)
Fun, family-oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation events
Employee assistance program
Lots of perks and benefits!
Company
DSC
In 1972, four community organizations came together to form Developmental Services Center (DSC).
Founded in 1972
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Danielle Matthews
CEO
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