Employment Specialist

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Arc San Francisco is a non-profit service and advocacy organization dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties. 

Our mission is to partner with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they design their futures and transform our communities through lifelong learning and self-determination. We offer a wide range of services that touch every aspect of adult life, including independent living supports, skills building, employment training, and creative expression. 

As a committed community partner, we believe in the power of educational outreach, business partnerships, and being a reliable resource for families, supporters, public policy makers, and all those who share our vision of fostering a more informed, diverse, and inclusive society. We envision an equitable and just world in which all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities thrive. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Employment Specialist plays a crucial role in transforming the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing essential training and support on their journey to successful employment. This dynamic role involves directly addressing barriers to employment, developing vital job search skills, and delivering personalized services such as situational assessments, job exploration, vocational assessments, and personal and social adjustment support.  

This position collaborates closely with the Associate Director of Job Development to guide participant job seekers through the employment planning and job search process, and equip them with the skills to navigate their way to work safely.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Employment Specialist plays a crucial role in transforming the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing essential training and support on their journey to successful employment. This dynamic role involves directly addressing barriers to employment, developing vital job search skills, and delivering personalized services such as situational assessments, job exploration, vocational assessments, and personal and social adjustment support.  

This position collaborates closely with the Associate Director of Job Development to guide participant job seekers through the employment planning and job search process, and equip them with the skills to navigate their way to work safely.   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of one year’s experience as a job coach, employment specialist or in a similar role is required. 

• Experience working with employment goals and in workforce development desired, but not required.  

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred. 

• Strong administrative, communication and computer skills required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and Salesforce. 

• Experience in professional settings is preferred. 

• Valid California Driver’s license, clean motor vehicle report, and acceptance as a covered driver by The Arc’s auto insurance company. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Repetitive keyboard use; phone use, walking, standing, bending stooping and direct client interaction. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is primarily located at 1500 Howard Street, San Francisco and require traveling to different employer sites in San Francisco Bay Area counties.  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirement of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 

The Arc San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please send cover letter and resume explaining related experience to:  

Email: [email protected]   

Or by US Mail:  

The Arc San Francisco 

Attn:  People Operations Department 

1500 Howard Street 

San Francisco, CA  94103