Field Employment Specialist (FES) - $47,500 - Mobile Career Center - Decatur

·       Master degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or a counseling-related field or

·       Bachelor degree in vocational rehabilitation or a counseling-related field AND one (1) year of experience in a related field or

·       Associate degree in a vocationally related field AND two (2) years experience in a related field or

·       Three (3) years experience in counseling linking with community resources, special education, or instruction.

·       Strong sales background.

·       Good time management, analytical, writing, and communication skills.

·       Specialized knowledge that will assist in the ability to obtain contracts and negotiate fee-for-service opportunities including strong working knowledge of medical, psychological, social, and vocational aspects of disability and/or disadvantaging conditions; of community resources; of occupational information and job readiness.

·       Proven ability to develop strategic relationships, and extensive experience networking with employers and industry leaders. 

·       Must be computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office Suite. 

·       Ability to provide positive leadership in a flexible geographic environment where self-direction, prioritizing, and organizational skills will be crucial to success. 

·       Ability to be flexible in hours and work locations (across greater service area) to accommodate the needs of the Business contracts, Program, and Goodwill. 

·       Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals. 

 

 

 

Working Environment Conditions/Requirements:

 

 

• Position travels extensively to business customers in the field; must have access to reliable transportation and a clean motor vehicle report (MVR).
• The ability to push, pull, and lift 20 lbs. with or without accommodations.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform all duties relating to Career Services including driving, material handling, transporting, and carrying documents, handbooks, and various supplies.