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WestBridge Vocational Employment Support Professional in Sylva, North Carolina
Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of individuals with disabilities? WestBridge Vocational, Inc. is seeking a dedicatedEmployment Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. The purpose of this position is to teach vocational skills to persons with disabilities and help them attain and maintain competitive employment The full-time Employment Support Professional is responsible for
- Job development,
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``` - Job sampling and shadowing, - Job placement, training, and follow-up for program participants. - Helping clients identify career goals. - He lping clients acquire the skills necessary to gain competitive employment such as, - Completing job applications - Developing effective resumes - Developing effective Interview skills
This position is a combination of remote, community based, and in-office. Minimum requirements for consideration:
- (Preferred)B.S. degree in Social Sciences or Human Services; or,
- Experience working in a direct support position with individuals with disabilities.
- Stellar communication skills.
- Ability to engage with employers.
- Ability to establish trust and credibility.
- Team player who is customer-service oriented.
- Technically savvy.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must have internet connection from home with enough bandwidth to conduct video meetings.
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.