Career Transition Specialist

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Full Time New Haven, CT, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.10 To $24.10 Hourly

Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection

Full Time

Requisition

Salary Range: $24.10 Hourly

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hrs/week, 9am-5pm. Flexible, as assigned by supervisor.

Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is an award-winning nonprofit company devoted to empowering adults with disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives. We believe self-advocacy supports the growth of our individuals and collaborate with them to create services that foster independence. In 2022, we celebrated 50 years of excellence in the field of disabilities and continue our dedication to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

If you share our core values of dynamic diversity, caring collaboration, individual integrity, and community connection, we want to hear from you!

• Comprehensive benefits: Full-time employees receive a complete benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible opportunities: Part-time employees enjoy a flexible schedule, valuable hands-on experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals we support. Select benefits may also be available.
• Room for growth: We offer a professional yet warm and welcoming workplace with opportunities for career advancement.
• Staff longevity and development: Over 50% of our staff have been with us for 5+ years, many of whom started in entry-level roles and have grown into fulfilling, long-term careers spanning 10+ years.
• A culture of community and compassion: We take pride in our strong sense of community, teamwork, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Join us and become part of the team that values professional growth, meaningful work, and a culture of care!

Career Ability at Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, Inc. was founded to meet a vital element of Chapel Haven’s mission: meaningful employment for the individuals we serve. Meaningful employment is predicated upon an individual’s choice, contributes to their quality of life, and allows them to earn a competitive wage for their work. Career Ability’s career transition services are the core of what we do, ensuring individuals are matched with opportunities that fit their interests, skills, and needs, receive the necessary support to acclimate to the work environment, and are set up for long-term success.

As a key member of the Career Ability placement team, the Career Transition Specialist works closely with career advisors, the job developers, and the supervisor to support individuals exploring careers and starting new paid employment or volunteer work. The Career Transition Specialist is responsible for supporting individuals in all aspects of career transition: discovery, career exploration, job search, job training, job placement, skill development/enrichment, and job retention.

This includes providing individuals with direct job coaching support during the first months on the job. The Career Transition Specialist establishes rapport and strong relationships with employers and other entities to ensure successful placements. They implement support strategies including employer training, task analyses, and systematic instruction to foster a strong match between the individual and the new employer.

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