Overview
Employment Specialist Jobs in Grass Valley, CA at tkMomentum
Our Story: tkMomentum was inspired by Kevin, who has cerebral palsy. For over 10 years, Kevin worked in a sheltered program, receiving less than minimum wage and having minimal job skills training, making it difficult to transition into community employment. Kevin expressed to his brother Tyler that he felt trapped, leading to the creation of tkMomentum in 2017.
Mission: tkMomentum is a non-profit organization aiming to help individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful employment.
Culture: We are a client-centered organization that focuses on strengths over weaknesses. We believe everyone has a suitable position, and our success comes from finding our clients positions that fit their needs and desires. Our approach to clients translates into our strategy for training and developing our team members and tkMomentum’s work culture as a whole.
Job Description: The Employment Specialist helps individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment live fuller, more independent lives by securing gainful employment. Our clients include those with:
Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
Physical Disabilities and Injury Related Disabilities
Mental Health Barriers and History of Substance Abuse
Justice Involvement
Students with Disabilities and at-risk-youth
Individuals Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Insecurity
Responsibilities:
Develop rapport and understand clients’ needs, advocating on their behalf to employers and community support networks.
Draft, analyze, and update client service plans focused on achieving employment outcomes and independence.
Manage a caseload and maintain case records.
Assist clients in identifying strengths and aligning them with attainable employment options.
Help clients create resumes, apply to jobs, understand standard hiring processes, and instruct professional interview techniques.
Support clients in learning job tasks and maintaining professional relationships.
Assist clients in developing public transportation skills, professional communication, technical and soft skills, and necessary resources for employment.
Provide on and off site job coaching support.
Requirements:
1 year of work experience in a related field
Understanding of disabilities and their impact on independence and employment opportunities.
Strong communication and writing skills.
Ability to work under pressure and with individuals with high support needs.
Effective prioritization, organization, and time management.
Proficiency in various computer applications such as email, word processing, calendar management, basic data entry, and virtual meetings.
Travel and Differential Pay:
Travel is required within the designated region, with a driving radius based on client needs.
Reimbursement for mileage, with an expectation of the potential of driving up to 150 miles per week.
Additional 25% differential pay for scheduled on-site work between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Interview Process:
When your interview invite has been sent through Indeed, a link to Calendly an online appointment scheduling app will be included. Please select the link to book one of our multiple weekday open interview timeslots up to 10 days in advance. Please disregard the Indeed interview.
Interviews are conducted over Google Meet. Once booked through Calendly, tkMomentum will confirm the interview and that Google Meet event will be where the interview will take place.
Complete the screening questionnaire or provide a brief cover letter detailing your passion for human services, relevant experience, and how you would be a good fit within tkMomentum’s culture.
If you have any questions, please message us through Indeed or by email once you have applied.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Mileage reimbursement
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
What experience do you have working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, social services, education, behavioral health, and/or workforce development? Please elaborate on your experience and how it translates into this position.
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
of our listed: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Required)
Auto insurance? (Required)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Grass Valley, CA 95945 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Employment Specialist
Company: tkMomentum
Location: Grass Valley, CA
