Employment Consultant

## Employment Consultant Apply locations:
New Castle-DEtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
October 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :

* Make an impact by joining Service Source, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! Service Source is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and
* * strengthen communities**.
*** Job*
* ** Summary
* * This position provides a variety of community-based employment services to individuals with disabilities seeking to become employed, advance in their work or re-enter employment. Incumbent must be an initiative-taker with effective communication, time management and problem-solving skills. Incumbent is expected to manage personal caseload and also provide support to team members.
** Primary*
* ** Duties
* *** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.
* Develop, implement, and document Individualized Service Plans for individuals seeking Employment Services as identified in current contracts, Including but not limited, to Career Exploration, Skills Training, Pre
-Employment training, Situational Assessments, Job Development, Job Coaching and Long Term supports for both competitive and supported employment).
* Build and maintain professional and productive relationships with participants, members of participants support network and funding/referral sources – providing on-going communication soliciting input, requesting satisfaction surveys, and providing thoroughly documented reports.
* Develop relationships with current and potential employers resulting in knowledge of current employment, assessment, and training opportunities for participants. Request input and feedback from employers.
* Update participant plans as needed to ensure they reflect current goals, update case files at least monthly and update electronic data bases as change occurs.
* Maintain Participant files according to Policies and Procedures.  Ensure files consistently meet standards for regulatory entities, ensure information is updated and accurate in electronic databases.
** Additional*
* ** Responsibilities
* ** Work in collaboration with Employment Services team members.
* Implement employment service policies and procedures.
* Demonstrate creativity and flexibility balancing the interests of individual with those of referral sources and employers.
* Continuously maintain an awareness of local labor market needs.
* Practice self-driven learning seeking new information and resources to support goals of individuals served.
* Provide Social Security benefits assistance.
* Serve as an advocate for individual served at all times.
* Assist in Marketing activities; submitting stories for social media and newsletters, creating materials, participating in community activities and/or provider events coordinated by Referral Agencies.
* Provide travel training, identify transportation for individuals prior to employment.
* Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
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* Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and Certification(s****)
*** Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred degree in Special Education, Psychology, related social service and/or equivalent work experience is required.
* Minimum of two year’s work experience required.
* Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills or the ability to learn.
* Ability to learn Service Source specific programs and software, and software required by contracting agencies.
* Ability to obtain CESP certification within 24 months of employment.
* Must be a self-starter and able to develop service plans for individuals with a variety of disabilities and required accommodations.
* Able to work independently and as a member of team.
* Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as…