Job Description

Job Location: Caribou Office - Caribou, ME 04736
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation
Level: High School or GED
Salary Range: $19.75 Hourly

Job Shift: Day$21 starting rate if you are already ACRE Certified
At Living Innovations, we believe that by including all people, communities become stronger. As an Employment Specialist for Living Innovations, you will be supporting individuals to find meaningful employment opportunities based on their specific skill sets and aptitudes. You will be responsible for cultivating relationships with local business owners and managers to find and create employment opportunities. Employment Specialists also may provide short-term job coaching to the individuals they work with. The ideal candidate should have an outgoing personality and a passion for community work.
What you’ll be doing:
- Reaching out to local businesses in person or via telephone to inquire on the needs of their business to see if a customized position can be developed for individuals seeking employment.
- Attending and participating in Stakeholder meetings to identify opportunities and/or making recommendations to the individual’s teams.
- Performing job development and job placement activities on behalf of supported individuals and implementing employment plans.
- Documenting activities relevant to the individual plan and completing monthly reports and weekly WROCs as needed.
- Promoting a safe work environment for all individuals while role modeling for all Living Innovations mission and values.
Benefits Include:
- $500 Sign on bonus
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Health Insurance/Vision and Dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- The satisfaction of making a real difference!

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalency.
- The ability to work independently in the community.
- Previous experience in sales or a background in making in-person cold calls is a plus.
- One year of experience working with the IDD population is preferred.
- Must be able to complete DSP certification, which must include job coaching modules within 6 months of hire date.
- Must be able to complete Employment Specialist Certification from an ACRE approved training program within 6 months or hire.
- A valid state issued driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance and inspection
- Must pass comprehensive background checks per state and company regulations/policies.