Employment Specialist

Want to be part of something new, exciting, and rewarding? Love helping others? Want variety within your workday? Have a get it done mentality? Do you believe in the potential of every person? Allies Supported Employment is looking for motivated, responsible, and fun people to help grow our business in the Utah County and surrounding areas. As an Employment Specialist, you will assist people with a wide range of basic life and job skills that promote their independence and success in the workforce. Additionally, you will network, develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses; creating employment avenues for your current and future clients. You will be an advocate and ambassador; sharing Allies vision and mission while building business relationships. Use your savvy sales skills and business knowledge to help employers see the immense value you, your client, and Allies brings to their business.

This job requires entrepreneurship, business savvy, and the ability to problem solve complex hiring issues for small and medium sized businesses. We are seeking someone who is passionate about helping underserved populations such as people with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment in the communities they live in, while simultaneously, helping employers improve their bottom line.
What we expect:
Employment Specialists are expected to be able to work independently. Effectively managing your time throughout the day. Be able to work a flexible schedule. Meet the needs of the clients and employers. You are honest, motivated, hardworking, communicative, problem solver and have desire to help others. We want you for the long haul. We are asking for a minimum of a one year commitment at the position.
What you can expect:
Fun and challenging environment, and a team of co-workers that love what we do. Work/life balance, 32 to 40 hours per week and reimbursements. Support! you are not in this alone! We work as a team from the CEO down. You will have the training and support to be successful. What else is there? Fully paid medical/dental/vision for full-time employees, and a generous PTO policy!
What you will do:
* Coach clients on basic life and job skills to prepare for the workforce
* Maintains accurate daily documentation on clients progress
* Communicate regularly with clients, employers and support teams
* Attend mandatory trainings, presentations and staff meetings (Helps you be your best!)
* Coach and encourage client independence
* Conducting Job Analysis
* Conducting Business/employer informational interviews
* Determining specific pathways to employment for your clients and developing those pathways
* Network and develop positive partnerships with local businesses in person and via cold calling.
* Create job positions that mutually benefit clients and partnered employers
Qualifications:
* Experience with individuals with disabilities
* Must have reliable transportation and being willing to drive
* Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Suite, Google Docs)
* Proven ability to effectively communicate
* Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
* Able to motivate and lead clients
* Fluent in Spanish and English a plus