10/13/2026
Deaf Services Center is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist within its Vocational Rehabilitation department. The Employment Specialist supports individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive integrated employment. Responsibilities include assisting with resumes and cover letters, job-search strategies, interview preparation, workplace communication and soft skills, employment coaching, client documentation, employer relationship development, and career/vocational guidance. Candidates should have education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in social services and/or business, the ability to communicate fluently with individuals who use sign language, an understanding of vocational rehabilitation practices, strong writing skills, a valid driver's license and vehicle, and flexible availability based on individual needs.
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Employment Specialist
Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Full Time Non-Exempt
Name & Title of Supervisor: If Exempt, Executive, Admin.,
Director of Services Professional:
Professional
Department:
Vocational Rehabilitation Salaried or Hourly:
Hourly, commensurate with experience
Hours:
40 hours per week
Qualifications and Essential Functions:
Education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in the social service and/or business field. Ability to communicate fluently with individuals who use sign language. Communicates effectively with employers and individuals seeking employment—strong understanding of vocational rehabilitation practices. Strong writing skills. Must possess driver’s license and vehicle. Flexible time availability that is based on individuals’ needs. Team-oriented with a positive attitude and a belief that all individuals have the potential to become gainfully employed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining competitive integrated employment. This includes teaching how to write resumes/cover letters, demonstrating how to seek employment, and reading job advertisements. Role model appropriate communication at work with supervisors and coworkers, including soft skills. Work with these individuals to develop interview skills.
• Documentation will include developing client-driven Individual Service Plans, completing written reports, maintaining deadlines, and following written policies and procedures.
• Assist individuals with maintaining employment. Includes on-site and off-site employment coaching. Teach the individual the job duties, assist with completing employment documentation, and develop natural supports at the workplace.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers open to diversifying their work sites and contacting them with appropriate job matches.
• Guide individuals who are unsure of their career/vocational goals through a process to better understand current market trends, in-demand employment, and qualifications for various career types based on interests.
• Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
This job description is reviewed annually to ensure it is still relevant to the position.
