FRONTIER HEALTH Hiring for Employment Specialist at JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee Full Time

SUMMARY:
Full-Time Monday – Friday, 8-5
Locations: Kingsport, TN, Greeneville, TN, and Big Stone Gap, VA
Responsible for pre-employment activities, job development, job placement, on-site training and longterm follow along support to enable adults with severe disabilities to acquire and maintain employment in a community-based job. Provides assessment, advocacy, referral, training, and other identified support to individuals within a designated employment service.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required – preferably in a social service field or in business.
Licensure: Obtain and maintain a driver’s license with F endorsement within 30 days of hire. No endorsement required for VA residents.
Certification: Must obtain employment certification training when eligible.
Experience: Minimum of six months working with individuals with disabilities. One year experience delivering employment-related services.
Knowledge/Skills:Possess excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Office programs. Must have intermediate skills in video communication software.