Ticket To Work Employment Specialist
$21.00/hour- $24.00/hr
Are you looking for a career that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? It’s time to get paid to have fun and make dreams come true!
As a Ticket to Work Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for the strategic accomplishment of generating employment and sustaining outcomes for people with disabilities and other employment barriers, and for the implementation of the Ticket to Work services provided through Arc Works. The Specialist will support and assist participants in 6 core service areas: Career Counseling, Job Search Supports, Social Security Work Incentives Advisement, Long-term Employment Supports, Financial Management Resources, and Connection to Employers.
What makes Arc Broward great?
- Arc Broward is a leader in the field of Developmental Disabilities and provides excellent professional growth and training
- Arc Broward is forward-thinking and innovative
- Arc Broward values our team members and helps them shine
- Arc Broward puts the CARE in CAREER!
We have fantastic benefits such as:
- Unlimited, generous Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program resources for all staff (and immediate family members) for work-life balance, stress management, and other life challenges
- Traditional benefits, like Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; Life insurance, Short / Long term disability plans, and supplemental Aflac insurance plans Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
What does a Ticket to Work Employment Specialist do?
- Addresses all inquiries about the program, completes phone screens, intake interview, and develops individualized work plans.
- Grows the program by conducting events and raising awareness of the services we provide.
- Understands the uniqueness and skills of each participant.
- Appropriately matches the job seekers skills and abilities to the hiring needs of the employers.
- Involvement in the onboarding process, helping enhance job skills, creating additional job goals, and maintaining ongoing contact with participant, employer, and support committee.
- Efficiently maintains required documentation and completes ongoing notes and reports in online databases for both Arc Works and the Social Security Administration.
What are the requirements?
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with four years’ work experience in job placement, job coaching or counseling; or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program or other direct employment, education, or training experience working with persons with disabilities OR
A Master’s Degree in a related field (rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business or economics) from an accredited college or university, with six months’ working experience as described above
- A national credential from VCU or Cornell University (Certified Work Incentives Counselor – CWIC, Certified Work Incentives Practitioner - CWIP, respectively) is required. Current credential is preferred, or certification must be obtained within 10 months of hire.
Other Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Internet, and familiarity with data tracking systems.
- Must successfully complete the training required by ADEN and SSA, including ADEN core training within 60 days of hire.
When can you start? We are looking for new team members to start ASAP! We have various shifts open so come join the Arc Broward family!
Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.