[JOB] Employment Specialist/Community Instructor for WorkLink

[Sara Murphy]

WorkLink, a non-profit that provides employment and community support services for people with disabilities, is seeking an Employment Specialist to work with jobseekers and employers. At WorkLink, we use person-centered placement methods to help people find jobs that match their skills and interests. As an Employment Specialist, you will work in a wide variety of businesses throughout San Francisco. The people we serve work in professional offices, retail settings, hospitals/medical centers, museums, a chocolate factory, fitness clubs and restaurant locations. Our team of Employment Specialists work directly with our business partners to hire, train and support employees with disabilities. Employment Specialists provide on-site coaching assistance to organize job tasks, teach new skills and ensure each new employee is successful. We are looking for an energetic, creative problem-solver who understands business needs and loves to work with people.  

Schedule: Full time position, hours/schedule will vary based on assigned caseload and sites

Compensation: $36-$38K, plus full benefit package

Responsibilities:

• Representing the program in a professional manner
• Assessing a job seeker’s skills and interests,
• Identifying potential employment options
• Networking with local business community and identifying employer needs
• Marketing candidate’s skills
• Assisting with on-boarding processes, organizing and structuring job tasks,
• Teaching job skills (hard and soft),
• Supporting and advocating for the employee and the employer,
• Building connections between the new employee and their co-workers

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Promoting program services to individuals, families and local community
• Coordinating services (setting schedules, obtaining authorizations, communicating with families and support networks),
• Developing employment objectives and service plans,
• Tracking/reporting progress,
• Creating checklists, jigs and other job tools for the employee
• Compiling and submitting Monthly Reports/invoices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A commitment to the idea of inclusion and employment for all
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong networking and organizational skills, computer skills are essential
•  Creative thinker- problem-solver
• Teaching experience: positive instructional strategies, task analysis and systematic instruction a big plus
• Leadership skills- lots & lots of initiative
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Two-years of work experience in a relevant area, (e.g. business, organizational development, community organizing, sales/marketing, rehabilitation, education, psychology)
• Knowledge of Bay Area business community, strong networking skills
• An understanding of disability-related issues, systems and resources
• BA degree
• Good sense of humor

To apply: Send your resume and coverletter to smu...@transcen.org 

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Sara Murphy

WorkLink / TransCen, Inc. 

785 Market St. Suite 670
San Francisco, CA 94103

415-225-2187 (c)

415-979-9520 (w)

www.transcen.org