Lead Employment Specialist / Job Coach in East Providence, Rhode Island at RISE Services LLC

$22-$24 per hour | Part-Time | Opportunity to Grow into Program Leadership

Service Area: East Providence to Newport, Rhode Island
Schedule: Flexible weekday schedule based on client and program needs
Mileage Reimbursement: Provided according to company policy

RISE Services is expanding our supported employment services in Rhode Island and is seeking an experienced Employment Specialist or Job Coach to become one of our first local team members in the East Bay region.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with individuals with disabilities but is also interested in growing into a leadership role as the program expands.

We are beginning with a small Rhode Island caseload. The position will start part-time, with hours expected to increase as additional referrals are received and services expand.

As the program grows, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to take on increased responsibility for new staff, referral relationships, service coordination, and regional program operations.

Initially, your primary responsibility will be providing direct employment services to individuals with disabilities, including:

• Career exploration and employment preparation

• Job searching and job development

• Connecting with local employers

• Job placement

• Job coaching and workplace support

• Employment-retention services

• Helping clients identify employment goals and overcome barriers to employment

• Communicating with clients, families, employers, and referral partners

• Completing accurate and timely service documentation

You'll provide services in community settings such as client homes, workplaces, employer locations, and other locations throughout the East Bay region.

This is not simply a traditional Job Coach position.

RISE Services is actively developing its Rhode Island program, and we are looking for someone who would like the opportunity to grow with us.

As referrals and staffing increase, responsibilities may expand to include:

• Helping coordinate services and client coverage

• Supporting and mentoring newly hired Employment Specialists

• Developing relationships with Rhode Island ORS and other referral partners

• Building relationships with local employers

• Participating in community and transition meetings

• Helping monitor documentation and service quality

• Assisting with the continued development of RISE Services' Rhode Island employment program

There are currently no employees reporting to this position. Supervisory responsibilities would be added as the Rhode Island team grows.

This could be an excellent next step for an experienced:

Job Coach • Employment Specialist • Supported Employment Specialist • Vocational Specialist • Vocational Rehabilitation Professional

We are looking for someone who:

• Works independently and follows through on responsibilities

• Enjoys helping individuals with disabilities achieve employment goals

• Is comfortable providing services in the community

• Is organized, dependable, and responsive

• Can solve routine problems independently

• Communicates professionally with clients, families, employers, and referral partners

• Is interested in professional growth and future leadership opportunities

• Understands the importance of accurate and timely service documentation

Experience with Rhode Island ORS, vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, transition services, or Rhode Island disability services is especially valuable.

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, psychology, education, or a related field plus at least three years of relevant experience;

OR

High school diploma or equivalent plus at least five years of relevant experience.

Relevant experience may include supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, disability services, employment services, job coaching, transition services, or a related field.

Candidates must have:

• A valid driver's license

• Reliable personal transportation

• Required automobile insurance

• Ability to travel throughout the East Bay region

• Ability to transport clients when required

• Ability to complete required background checks, screenings, and training

• Basic proficiency with computers and web-based documentation systems

Mileage reimbursement is provided according to company policy.

RISE Services helps individuals with disabilities obtain and maintain competitive, integrated employment through individualized, community-based services.

We're looking for someone who wants to do meaningful direct-service work today while having the opportunity to help build and eventually lead a growing employment-services program in Rhode Island.

RISE Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, country of ancestral origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, Rhode Island, or local law.