Supported Employment Specialist - BHA

5750 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA Req #425

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Jewish Community Services is seeking a full-time Supported Employment Specialist - BHA to provide long term, on-going career counseling, job development and on-the-job coaching services to a caseload of clients with developmental disabilities in accordance with State regulations. Candidate will coordinate services with other service providers, both internally and externally on a regular basis.

Knowledge/Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in serving persons with developmental disabilites
• High degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with and/or sensitivity to Jewish identity
• Knowledge of current trends in career coaching, resume, and job search strategies

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience:

• Must have at least 2 years of related job experience
• Benefits Counseling, CPR, First Aid and OSHA are a plus
• Experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• A working knowledge of basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Must have reliable transportation and current car insurance

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.