Do you enjoy working with individuals with developmental disabilities? Do you find satisfaction being a link between individuals with developmental disabilities and an employer, helping your clients have fulfilling and satisfying work lives?
Integrated Community Work (ICW) has an opening for a full-time and part-time Supported Employment Specialist. ICW is a private, non-profit agency that provides a variety to supported employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Our work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, approximately 35 hours per week. Flexibility in work schedules is required. Our clients are in the Dane County area.
The Supported Employment Specialist will:
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with clients, employers, parents, legal custodians, coworkers and management.
• Use new and innovative ways to engage clients in learning new job skills.
• Communicate large goals into small milestones, repeating instructions as required.
• Be compassionate to the emotional and physical needs of the clients each day.
• Observe and record client’s performance each day.
• Prepare required reports and paperwork for each assigned client.
Qualified candidates will have:
• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s license and current vehicle insurance required.
• Patient, compassionate, positive, and calm demeanor required.
• Prior experience working with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.
• Ability to articulate ideas and information verbally and in writing in a clear, tactful, and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to handle, work with, and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to move around without discomfort.
• Proficient data entry skills.
• Successfully pass the Wisconsin Caregiver and criminal background check.
We offer a competitive salary, health and dental insurances with generous employer premium contributions, life insurance, vision reimbursement plan, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and retirement plan with employer contribution.
Please send your cover letter and resume to be considered for this opportunity to: ckruesel@icwinc.org