Employment Specialist

Description

Make a Difference in Someone’s Career!

Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful employment and greater independence? MTC is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Employment Specialist to provide individualized, community-based employment services.

In this role, you will help individuals explore career opportunities, develop job skills, secure employment, and maintain long-term success in the workplace.

• Assist individuals with career exploration, resumes, job applications, interview preparation, and employment readiness.
• Develop relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and promote inclusive hiring.
• Provide individualized job coaching, workplace training, and ongoing employment support.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, schools, employers, Vocational Rehabilitation, APD, and community partners.
• Support individualized employment planning, job retention, and increased independence.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, monitor employment outcomes, and complete required reporting, billing, and training on a timely basis.
• Represent MTC professionally while promoting a respectful, person-centered, and collaborative environment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must meet at least one of the following education and experience pathways:

• Option 1: Four years of relevant experience in vocational rehabilitation, job placement, job coaching, counseling, or related services supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Option 2: A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, plus one year of relevant experience.
• Option 3: An associate's degree, or a bachelor's or master's degree in an unrelated field, plus two years of relevant experience.
• Option 4: A master's degree in a related field plus six months of relevant experience.

Employees providing Supported Employment Services must hold a Supported Employment training certificate from a state- or nationally recognized program, consistent with applicable DVR requirements.

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience with Vocational Rehabilitation, APD, schools, workforce agencies, or community rehabilitation providers is a plus.

Additional requirements:

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle registration and insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout Hillsborough County and surrounding areas.
• Strong communication, organizational, computer, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in community settings and build positive relationships with individuals served, employers, and community partners.

Must pass a Level II background check/fingerprinting (https://info.flclearinghouse.com), drug screening, and FDOT/MVR check.  

Why Join MTC?

• Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. 
• Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Benefits package offered.

If you are friendly, focused on people-first and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!  

MTC is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.