Employment Development Specialist

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We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities.

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking an Employment Development Specialist who will play a vital role in providing employment experiences through a system of supports to include assessment, employment development, employment training, job coaching, and scheduling.

 Our ideal candidate:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Required. A. or certification as an Employment Support Professional preferred.
• Three or more years experiences working in a similar capacity with adults with disabilities
• Strong administrative and organizational ability;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good computer skills;
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Must have satisfactory background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Access to reliable transportation is required, and may require the use of a personal vehicle to transport supported individuals

Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
• Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
• Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!

If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.