Employment Services Coordinator
Greater Phoenix, Arizona
About SARRC:
SARRC is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families. Through innovative programs and services, SARRC provides support, education, and advocacy to empower individuals with autism to reach their full potential.
Position Summary:
The Employment Services Coordinator at SARRC will play a crucial role in providing direct support to individuals with autism, helping them develop essential job skills and secure meaningful employment. This position requires a strong understanding of autism spectrum disorders, employment services, and a desire to deliver evidence-based group treatment to teens and adults.
Please note that this position involves some travel to clients for service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct Service Delivery: Provide individualized and group-based job readiness training, job coaching, and resume building to teens and adults with autism.
- Community Partnerships: Collaborate with employers and funding sources to establish and maintain strong relationships, ensuring access to employment opportunities.
- Skill Development: Assist individuals in developing essential job skills, such as interviewing techniques, workplace etiquette, and problem-solving.
- Advocacy: Advocate for the needs and rights of individuals with autism in the workplace, ensuring equal opportunities and accommodations.
- Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client progress, service delivery, and outcomes.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 1-year documented experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- RBT certification is required (we provide paid, in-house training to obtain this certification).
- A solid understanding of employment skills and services.
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written communication.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in education, sociology, mental health, social work, psychology, or a related field.
- Experience in employment services or vocational rehabilitation.
Salary:
Starts at $20/hr.
Benefits:
- Up to 16 days per year paid time off and 8 paid holidays
- Medical, dental and vision insurance (majority of coverage paid for by SARRC)
- 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6%
- Mileage reimbursement
- Internal job growth opportunities
- Professional development annual benefit of $1000
Our Story
Established in 1997 by two mothers of children with autism and their developmental pediatrician, SARRC is an internationally recognized nonprofit with a mission to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families. As the state of Arizona’s largest nonprofit serving the autism community, SARRC conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based practices, disseminates effective training, and builds inclusive communities.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with autism and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply!
