Employment Consultant

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

Job Title: Employment Consultant

Department: State Operations and Programs

Reports to: Program Supervisor, Jobs

Salary Range: $44,000

The primary responsibility of the Employment Consultant is to function as a coach, mentor, and vocational support professional working one-to-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This includessupportingparticipants through the job seeking process, onboarding and ongoing training while managing essential documentation, compliance requirements, and employer relationships to foster successful and sustainable employment. The Employment Consultant empowers individuals to achieve meaningful employment by providing personalized guidance, skill development, and advocacy.

This position supports individuals with IDD as they navigate barriers, maximize their potential, and secure opportunities that enhance their independence and overall quality of life.

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of professional experience, Best Buddies program experience a plus
• Ability to engage comfortably with individuals with IDD, addressing sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, support, balance and steward multiple relationships while guiding individuals toward success
• Basic skills in public speaking, group facilitation, and delivering engaging presentations
• Familiarity with Office 365 and a basic understanding of social media platforms
• Strong writing ability, attention to detail and proficiency in project and time management
• Capable of working autonomously while also collaborating effectively in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel frequently within the local area and use a personal cell phone for work-related communication
• Fundraising events are a core part of the organization’s success and require full staff participation, therefore, occasional weekend work may be necessary to support events and other initiatives throughout the year
• Access to an automobile with applicable insurance or other reliable transportation
• Employment is contingent upon state accreditation and the ability to obtain federal suitability clearance for the Ticket to Work Program

• Demonstrate the Best Buddies mission in action by contributing images and content for various social media platforms, participating employer recognition activities and various annual initiatives
• Support local Best Buddies fundraising events through community outreach, generating revenue, etc.
• Represent the organization at local networking events, expanding the network of potential participants, employer partners and community collaborations

• Assumes full responsibility for a caseload of successfully employed job participants, including the documentation, tracking billable services, and compliance requirements within SETWorks secure database
• Completes required paperwork in a timely and organized manner,…