Easterseals Hawaii · 8 hours ago
Employment Specialist
Kapaa, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$22/hr - $24/hr
1+ years expEasterseals Hawaii is dedicated to serving people with disabilities and building communities of Aloha. The Employment Specialist works directly with Job Seekers to develop employment opportunities, coach and train individuals in job-related tasks and behavior, and provide ongoing, on-site job support participants throughout Hawaii.
Child CareHealth CareNon ProfitPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Makes decisions and takes actions that are aligned with ESH policies, standard operating procedures, and precedents
Networks with business communities to establish relationships that develop job opportunities that support integration and employment outcomes as well as micro-enterprise for ESH Job Seekers
Provides individualized training and coaching that supports Job Seekers to achieve the highest level of independence possible in pursuit of their definition of a “good life.”
Completes required documentation such as reports, data collection, and assessments in timely and professional manner
Attends and participates in various internal and external agency meetings as needed. (e.g. DD Council, Workforce Solutions, etc.)
Provide Pre-Employment Training Services (Pre-ETS) in high school classrooms or through virtual classrooms when requested and approved by the high school
Provide life skills instruction in a classroom setting to youth and adults with disabilities under the direction of a Special Educator
Follows organizational guidelines to promote health and safety
Monitors, responds to and reports issues of concern to the Program Manager
Accurately submits timesheets, leave requests, required credentialing documents, work related training and other required paperwork by the assigned deadline via the Family of Company’s (FoC) web-based platforms
Attends and participates in FoC and department meetings & trainings as required
Provides services under the Home & Community Based Waiver Services program as directed by management
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals with disabilities
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ)
Reliable transportation needed
(For locations where driving is required) Must have a valid Driver's License with Insurance, proof of current vehicle registration and safety check; maintain a clean driving record
Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies
Obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General
Obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification
Must attend all required training
Preferred
Ability to work a flexible schedule is highly preferred
Experience working with persons with employment barriers to find and maintain gainful employment in the community is highly preferred
Experience in job development and job coach training is highly preferred
Classroom management experience is highly preferred
Company
Easterseals Hawaii
Easterseals Hawaii is a health care service provider for disabled persons.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Stupski Foundation
2025-08-14Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Ron Brandvold
President & CEO
Mikio Sato
Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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