Employment Specialist; Job Coaching - Menomonie

Introduction

We’re looking for passionate and talented people for all of our positions. There are many opportunities available with Aurora for people whoare looking to make a difference in the life of a person with a disability.

Your New Beginning Starts Here

We’re more than a human services agency—we’re partners in transformation, walking alongside you on the journey to a fuller, richer life.

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to join our team. The candidate will play a crucial role in consumers career development.

• Work Location Dunn County and potential hours in Eau Claire/Chippewa County.
• Hours:
  
  6-20 hrs. a week.
• Full availability, to include weekends, evenings if needed.

• Advocate for employment development to improve independence.
• Ensure that consumer’s employment goal is clear, well defined, and achievable.
• Act as a liaison between supervisor, consumer, and employer to appropriately communicate concerns and create successful employment outcomes.

• Option to get paid before payday
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• 401-K
• Employee Achievement Program
• Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
• And more

• Provide job-skill training/coaching to help consumers acquire and maintain independent employment.
• Implement consumer’s individual employment plan.
• Monitor employment progress by completing assessment activities that determine skill level, and identify existing or new barriers.
• Complete daily/monthly reports and documentation based on observations of work performance, goal progress, job coaching hours, and any additional supportive information.
• Attend scheduled meetings/trainings and communicate professionally.

• Protect consumer confidentiality.
• Comply with all ARA and employment site safety standards.
• Assist with personal care/medical needs as directed by supervisor.
• Identify and report work hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.