Employment Specialist

• Explores community integrated employment opportunities in Jacksonville and the surrounding area for people supported. • Develops relationships and partnerships with community members and local businesses in order to obtain employment for people supported. • Educates employers, community members and local businesses about the benefits and opportunities available to them by employing people with disabilities. • Works with employers, community members and local businesses in establishing Pathway as a potential vendor for sale of products created and manufactured by people supported. • Regularly inspects the state procurement website for possible State Use contract opportunities for people supported. • Works directly with the Job Coach and Job Trainer in ensuring a smooth transition from securing a paid work opportunity to actively working at a job site. • Monitors market trends, measures partnership engagement and reports on program success metrics. • Serves as the main point of contact for employers should issues arise with the employment of a person supported or further training is required. • Responsible to employers, community members and local businesses as the liaison for all employment opportunities. • Maintains all product and sales certifications. • Attends community service group meetings, Chamber of Commerce and local events in order to obtain employment or connect with potential employers or retailers. • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships with community members and employers. • Actively promotes Pathway Services, the Supported Employment Program, the people supported by Pathway and the products they produce in the Jacksonville area and surrounding communities. • Maintains proper driver eligibility, background clearance, and required DSP Certification. • May be required to assist during emergency situations. • Performs all other duties as assigned.