Employment Consultant - Job Coach, Job Developer

Company: ADEC INC.
Location: South Bend
Posted on: January 28, 2025

Job Description:

The Company: ADEC's services revolve around one mission: Helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find informed choice and possibility. We serve more than 1,000 individuals each year through more than a dozen programs, ranging from music therapy for children to supervised group living for adults.The Position:ADEC has an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live a life of informed choice and possibility in Elkhart and St. Joseph County.One of the ways we achieve this is through employment. In fact, the "E" in ADEC stands for Employment and is one of ADEC's core values. ADEC believes that people with disabilities deserve an opportunity to find dignity and meaning in work. They deserve to find a job that matches their goals and dreams, a job they are excited about, a job they can flourish in. The Employment Consultant position is great for someone who has experience in HR, staffing or has a passion helping individuals served.If you share this same passion, then this may be your moment to join team ADEC as an Employment Consultant. ADEC's Employment Services needs someone with commitment to our mission who is ambitious and innovative in helping individuals find meaningful employment. As an Employment Consultant, you will:Discuss with your client what meaningful work means for themAssist them in their job search, interviewing, and on-boardingMentor clients and employers to make a successful job placementSearch for employment opportunities that meet an individual's goals and abilitiesAdvocate for an individual's abilities and desire for employment with area employersPartner with employers to fill their employment needsDevelop new employer partnerships, sharing the rewards of employing an individual with IDDPositively impact an often overlooked population, your local community and economyWhen you join team ADEC, you join an agency with 70+ years of experience and respect with the IDD population and local community. ADEC offers excellent benefits, including:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceProfessional Development and Continuing Education$50 monthly in student loan assistance $2500 Tuition AssistanceExtensive Training and On-boardingStarting pay $17.50 - $18.50. Bachelor's degree preferred. Considered candidates must have strong customer service and communication skills, experience with the IDD population, and drive to meet with employers to create employment opportunities. Learn more about ADEC at www.adecinc.com.ADEC Inc is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCompensation details: 17.5-18.5 Hourly WagePI77f8a9a4f82a-25660-36426598

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