Employment Specialist Trainee - SPARK CT

Ability Beyond • Bridgeport, CT • 8h ago

Opportunities are available in 3 locations: Greater Waterbury Greater Danbury, Greater Norwalk/Stamford/Bridgeport

Pay Rate: $20.50/hour

Duration of position: 9 months

Launch a Meaningful Career While Empowering Others

At Ability Beyond, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue meaningful work and live a life of their own design. We're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who want to build a career helping people with disabilities achieve their employment goals.

The Employment Specialist Trainee - SPARK CT is an entry-level 9 month paid training position designed to prepare you for a career in employment services. Through hands-on learning, coaching, mentorship, and supervised experience, you'll develop the skills needed to support individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities.

What You'll Do

As a trainee, you'll learn all aspects of employment services, including:

Supporting individuals in developing and achieving employment goals

Job development, employer outreach, and community networking

Job coaching and workplace support strategies

Case management, service coordination, and documentation

Building relationships with employers, families, funding sources, and community partners

Utilizing person-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices

Completing service documentation and learning agency systems, including Salesforce and Evolv

Participating in SPARK CT training, team meetings, and ongoing professional development

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred

Interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and promoting community inclusion

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Ability to learn new technology and documentation systems

Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and automobile insurance

Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas and transport individuals as needed

Successful completion of required background checks

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience in employment and human services

Coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals

Career development and advancement opportunities

Training in supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, and person-centered practices

Preparation for the Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential and advancement into an Employment Specialist role

Join a Team That Sees Ability

At Ability Beyond, you'll do more than build a career-you'll help people discover their strengths, achieve their goals, and create lives filled with opportunity and purpose.

If you're passionate about helping others succeed and ready to start a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

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