Employment Specialist
Are you great at sharing and “selling” important ideas? Do you want to make a difference every day?If so, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) might have the perfect job for you! UCP supports adults who experience all kinds of disabilities so that they can find and keep their dream jobs in the community.UCP is currently seeking a Full-Time Employment Specialist. This is an exciting, professional-level job with lots of variety and independence.As an Employment Specialist, you will spend half your time working one-on-one with a caseload of adults who experience disabilities, helping them find competitive, community-based employment. You will:Assist them to overcome barriers, ascertain their skill levels, and develop goals and plans.Help them research job opportunities, apply for jobs, and succeed in interviews.Help them to secure paid employment.Assist them, as needed, to succeed in their new workplaces.Keep each customer’s team updatedCoordinate fairly intensive paperwork, including case files, contact logs, billing documents, and Individual Support Plans.The other half of your time will be spent building community partnerships. You will:Make 25 “cold calls” and/or “cold visits” a month to potential employers.Share with these employers the benefits of employing people with disabilities.Help them become committed to employing people with disabilities and/or to hiring one of your job seekers. HOURS:This is a 40 hour per week job.There is some flexibility in the hours you work, but your schedule will generally be Monday-Friday daytime hours, with occasional evening or weekend hours.TO APPLY: No calls, please.The deadline to apply is Monday, November 10th at 8am.To apply, submit a cover letter and resume via this link: LINK.UCP is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds. ABOUT UCP: UCP supports adults who experience all kinds of developmental disabilities, assisting them to live independently in their own homes, find and keep their dream jobs, and pursue community-based recreation.We consistently rank as one of the 100 Best Non-Profit Employers in Oregon.Find out more about us at: #URL_2b35257099321dacb52af707d4a6bdf5dd187d81d6bfd24398f0e5b68a6727a7#. 
Title: Employment Specialist
Salary: None
Description: Are you great at sharing and “selling” important ideas? Do you want to make a difference every day?If so, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) might have the perfect job for you! UCP supports adults who experience all kinds of disabilities so that they can find and keep their dream jobs in the community.UCP is currently seeking a Full-Time Employment Specialist. This is an exciting, professional-level job with lots of variety and independence.As an Employment Specialist, you will spend half your time working one-on-one with a caseload of adults who experience disabilities, helping them find competitive, community-based employment. You will:Assist them to overcome barriers, ascertain their skill levels, and develop goals and plans.Help them research job opportunities, apply for jobs, and succeed in interviews.Help them to secure paid employment.Assist them, as needed, to succeed in their new workplaces.Keep each customer’s team updatedCoordinate fairly intensive paperwork, including case files, contact logs, billing documents, and Individual Support Plans.The other half of your time will be spent building community partnerships. You will:Make 25 “cold calls” and/or “cold visits” a month to potential employers.Share with these employers the benefits of employing people with disabilities.Help them become committed to employing people with disabilities and/or to hiring one of your job seekers. HOURS:This is a 40 hour per week job.There is some flexibility in the hours you work, but your schedule will generally be Monday-Friday daytime hours, with occasional evening or weekend hours.TO APPLY: No calls, please.The deadline to apply is Monday, November 10th at 8am.To apply, submit a cover letter and resume via this link: LINK.UCP is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants from diverse backgrounds. ABOUT UCP: UCP supports adults who experience all kinds of developmental disabilities, assisting them to live independently in their own homes, find and keep their dream jobs, and pursue community-based recreation.We consistently rank as one of the 100 Best Non-Profit Employers in Oregon.Find out more about us at: #URL_2b35257099321dacb52af707d4a6bdf5dd187d81d6bfd24398f0e5b68a6727a7#. 
Requirements: Associate experience, None education
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