EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (Job Coach)- Wausau

<strong>We&rsquo;re looking for passionate and talented people for all of our positions. There are many opportunities available with Aurora for people who&nbsp;are looking to make a difference in the life of a person with a disability.</strong>

Schofield, WI

Aurora Community Services

<strong>We are a passionate and diverse human service agency committed to helping individuals live fuller, richer lives while helping businesses to thrive and flourish. Discover more about our creative and cutting-edge solutions for you, your family, or your organization.</strong><br /><br /><strong>​It is our mission is to support people in creating their "New Beginning."</strong><br /><br /><strong>Aurora Community Services was &ldquo;born&rdquo; on April 18, 1986, in Menomonie, Wisconsin. On this day, Dave Barnard and Jim Neuman - the two founders of Aurora Community Services - stood in the rain at an auction, waiting to bid on two beds for the new residential home they were opening in the community.</strong> https://www.auroraservices.com/home

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Part-Time

$16 USD per hour

Overview: Consumer Advocacy<br /> <ul> <li>Advocate for employment development to improve independence</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Ensure that consumer&rsquo;s employment goal is clear, well defined, and achievable</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Act as a liaison between supervisor, consumer, and employer to appropriately communicate concerns and create successful employment outcomes</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Benefits May Include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Option to get paid before payday</li> <li>Flexible scheduling around availability, and every other weekend off</li> <li>Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company</li> <li>Shift differential on weekends</li> <li>Employee discount - Verizon and Dell&nbsp;</li> <li>Health Insurance</li> <li>Life Insurance</li> <li>Dental Insurance</li> <li>Vacation/Personal Hours</li> <li>Employee Stock Ownership</li> <li>401-K</li> <li>Employee Achievement Program</li> <li>Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees&nbsp;</li> <li>Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere</li> <li>And more</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Provide job-skill training/coaching to help consumers acquire and maintain independent employment</li> <li>Implement consumer&rsquo;s individual employment plan</li> <li>Help to develop application, resume, cover letter, and interview/job skills</li> <li>Monitor employment progress by completing assessment activities that determine skill level, and identify existing or new barriers</li> <li>Complete daily/monthly reports and documentation based on observations of work performance, goal progress, job coaching hours, and any additional supportive information</li> <li>Attend scheduled meetings/trainings and communicate professionally</li> <li>Protect consumer confidentiality</li> <li>Comply with all ARA and employment site safety standards</li> <li>Identify and report work hazards</li> <li>Other duties as assigned</li> </ul>
Requirements: Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity<br />Team Player: Works well as a member of a group<br />Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization