E1st LEAP Coordinator
Description
Discover. Self. Community.
Make a difference with DSC!
Founded in 1972, DSC provides educational, professional, residential and behavioral support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford counties. We have an excellent work environment where you will be part of a team that is positive, caring and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people to whom we provide services. If you are seeking a rewarding and fulfilling job, we are currently hiring for the position of E1st LEAP Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As the E1st LEAP (Leaders in Employing All People) Coordinator at DSC, you will be an integral leader for team development of this innovative approach to Employment for All within Champaign County. The E1st LEAP Coordinator will embrace the Employment First (E1st) initiative: including outreach to local businesses, job seekers with disabilities, their families, agency staff, and other stakeholders with an investment in promoting the employment of people with disabilities in the general workforce. The E1st LEAP Coordinator will organize these efforts and serve as the primary contact for collaboration with all community participants. Responsibilities include becoming proficient through train-the-trainer education, coordinating agency training, and on-going outreach activities specific to the Employment First Initiative.
- Creative, energetic, team-player with experience and/or education in Rehabilitation, Special Education or Human Services preferred.
- Marketing experience a plus.
- Above average written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an agency vehicle.
- Full COVID-19 vaccination required.
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with some evening and weekend hours.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- All benefits start day 1 of employment
- FREE Dental, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 80% of single health insurance coverage paid by the company
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
- VSP Vision Insurance
- STD, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection Insurance
- Employee Referral Program (up to $1000 per referral)
- 21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays and 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
- Employee assistance program
EOE
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