Employment Specialist

General Overview:

JSSA’s Employment Services department is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to join our growing team. Our team was recently honored as the Disability Employment Provider of the Year in Maryland and, our innovative programs have been featured in regional and national media

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with job search activities
• Providing job readiness training, employment counseling and job coaching
• Providing case management and on-site employer advocacy

Position Qualifications:

• Preferred candidate will have at least 2 years of proven experience providing job readiness training, job development and job retention support to individuals with disabilities.

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in special education, psychology, social work, human resources or other related and relevant course of study required.
• A track record of successful employment work with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Exceptional customer service, communication skills, passion for results and ability to work with a diverse population.
• Occasional evening hours, weekends and holidays may be required.
• Reliable independent transportation is a requirement and candidate will primarily work in the District of Columbia and Maryland.
• Successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge in working with individuals on the autism spectrum and in DDA programs.
• Spanish speaking, ASL and DC residency are a plus.

Competitive salary and benefits package:

• Starting pay: $50,000 - $52,000
• Hybrid work environment
• Medical/dental/vision insurance /FSA account
• 403(b) retirement savings plans and agency contribution
• Generous holiday schedule
• Annual professional development stipend
• Work-Life balance and collaborative team environment
• Many opportunities for personal growth and professional development

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D