Employment Specialist and Community Liaison*
Company Name:
College of Charleston
### POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Employment Specialist and Community Liaison
Position Type
Unclassified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Administration
Pay Band
Level
Department
Academic Experience
Minimum Requirements
Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in career development with individuals with intellectual disabilities are required. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience working in post-secondary education with students with intellectual disabilities. Preference will be given to candidates with specialization in human services, business administration, or job development. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate will have extensive prior experience in developing meaningful paid employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and in providing the support necessary for successful employment. Applicants should also have evidence of success in supporting employers and developing collaborative relations with employers. Applicants must also have a strong understanding of the statewide postsecondary programs within SC, and be able to advocate for graduates of the programs. Applicants must be willing to work in a collaborative setting with business leaders, Vocational Rehab, and other stakeholders. Strong communication skills are essential.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Some travel will be required, locally, regionally, and nationally. Candidates must be willing to travel to meet with potential employers.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Start date is no later than October 1, 2014. All applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, as well as contact information for three references.
This position is funded by other than State monies and continuation of this position is contingent upon availability of these funds.
Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online .
Salary
$50,000 - $55,000
Posting Date
08/14/2014
Closing Date
08/25/2014
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2014088
Quicklink for Posting
### Job Duties
Activity
1. Secures partnerships and commitment from businesses to increase their workforce diversity to include employees with disabilities. Travels as necessary to educate and train new potential employers across the state.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
2. Develops training for employees and employers to enhance the success of people with disabilities in the workplace. Training for employees with disabilities will focus on independent job searches, access to online job portals, and portfolio development.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
3. Collaborates with Vocational Rehabilitation, SC Assistive Technology, and other support agencies to increase accessibility to jobs and services. Ensures that individuals with disabilities can gain independent access to this support.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
4. Cultivates relationships with the CofC business school to catalyze new entrepreneurial initiatives that include people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in meaningful paid employment.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).
1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Public Job Posting
Internal Job Posting
Agency Referral
Advertisement/Publication
Personal Referral
Website
Other
Post and Courier
Word of mouth
Chronicle of Higher Education
Job fair
Hiring Our Heroes
## Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Optional Documents
1. Other Document
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other Document 2
4. Other Document 3Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
College of Charleston
### POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Employment Specialist and Community Liaison
Position Type
Unclassified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Administration
Pay Band
Level
Department
Academic Experience
Minimum Requirements
Master's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in career development with individuals with intellectual disabilities are required. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years experience working in post-secondary education with students with intellectual disabilities. Preference will be given to candidates with specialization in human services, business administration, or job development. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate will have extensive prior experience in developing meaningful paid employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and in providing the support necessary for successful employment. Applicants should also have evidence of success in supporting employers and developing collaborative relations with employers. Applicants must also have a strong understanding of the statewide postsecondary programs within SC, and be able to advocate for graduates of the programs. Applicants must be willing to work in a collaborative setting with business leaders, Vocational Rehab, and other stakeholders. Strong communication skills are essential.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Some travel will be required, locally, regionally, and nationally. Candidates must be willing to travel to meet with potential employers.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Start date is no later than October 1, 2014. All applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, as well as contact information for three references.
This position is funded by other than State monies and continuation of this position is contingent upon availability of these funds.
Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online .
Salary
$50,000 - $55,000
Posting Date
08/14/2014
Closing Date
08/25/2014
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2014088
Quicklink for Posting
### Job Duties
Activity
1. Secures partnerships and commitment from businesses to increase their workforce diversity to include employees with disabilities. Travels as necessary to educate and train new potential employers across the state.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
2. Develops training for employees and employers to enhance the success of people with disabilities in the workplace. Training for employees with disabilities will focus on independent job searches, access to online job portals, and portfolio development.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
3. Collaborates with Vocational Rehabilitation, SC Assistive Technology, and other support agencies to increase accessibility to jobs and services. Ensures that individuals with disabilities can gain independent access to this support.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
4. Cultivates relationships with the CofC business school to catalyze new entrepreneurial initiatives that include people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in meaningful paid employment.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).
1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Public Job Posting
Internal Job Posting
Agency Referral
Advertisement/Publication
Personal Referral
Website
Other
Post and Courier
Word of mouth
Chronicle of Higher Education
Job fair
Hiring Our Heroes
## Applicant Documents
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Optional Documents
1. Other Document
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other Document 2
4. Other Document 3Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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