<p>Position: Employment Specialist (Full-Time) Elkhart County</p> <p>Pay: $21.63 per hour</p> <p>Hours: 40 hours per week, with some nights and weekends</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <ul> <li>Support: Assist adults with disabilities in their jobs and career planning. </li><li>Career Development: Provide on-the-job training and assessment and foster positive workplace relationships. </li><li>Community Engagement: Build relationships with local businesses, clubs, and organizations to support employment services. </li><li>Support Networks: Help individuals develop friendships and connections in their community. </li><li>Compliance: Ensure adherence to agency policies, local, state, and federal regulations. </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Ensure stability and growth in the service area. </li><li>Monitor and support individuals' health, safety, and medical needs. </li><li>Facilitate job readiness training, employment assessment, job placement, and follow-along services. </li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses and organizations. </li><li>Address and resolve employment barriers and community integration issues. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Education: Associate's degree preferred. </li><li>Experience: 2 years in employment services, sales, marketing, or public relations preferred. 1 year of direct service experience preferred. </li></ul> <p>Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance </li><li>Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability </li><li>Voluntary Life Insurance </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Retirement Plan </li><li>Vacation, Sick and Personal Time </li><li>Employee referral bonus </li><li>Holiday pay </li><li>Flexible scheduling </li><li>Paid training and continued education opportunities </li><li>Advancement opportunities </li><li>Tuition Assistance </li></ul> <p>Additional Info:</p> <ul> <li>All Cardinal Services locations are tobacco-free. </li><li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant. </li></ul> <p>For more information and to apply, visit the Cardinal Services website at www.cardinalservices.org.</p>