The Maryland Employment Network is an Employment Network through the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work Program. MD-EN provides services to Marylanders with disabilities to assist them with meeting their career goals and achieving financial independence.
MD-EN looking to fill a Career Consultant position. This full-time, contractual position is highly independent and requires that candidates have prior experience providing services to individuals living with disabilities. Specifically, candidates must have experience placing individuals into competitive jobs, and/or providing Social Security benefits counseling/planning. Candidates who hold a current benefits counseling certification from Virginia Commonwealth University or Cornell University are strongly encouraged to apply. People without previous experience providing employment placement services or benefits counseling services to individuals with disabilities will not be considered andshould not apply for this position.
This position is full-time contractual. As such, no benefits are offered.
Primary functions of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Promoting the benefits of employing individuals with disabilities to businesses, which may include job coaching, tax credits and on-the-job training financial incentives.
- Working individually with beneficiaries to enhance job placements which match their qualifications, interests, preferences, and needs to available job openings.
- Providing follow along supports to employed individuals assigned directly to the MD-EN, including regular communication, problem-solving, benefits counseling support, and advocacy to assist individuals with maintaining employment.
The ideal candidate must have:
· Extensive experience in providing employment services to individuals with disabilities.
· Strong communication skills to effectively advocate for individuals with disabilities within the business community and to interact effectively with the individuals served by MD-EN.
· Skills and knowledge in performing job development activities to include resume development, identifying and negotiating potential jobs, and facilitating successful job placements.
· Ability to provide effective ongoing supports to assist individuals with maintaining employment.
· Ability to provide effective services in a manner that is convenient and accessible for beneficiaries throughout Maryland.
This position is primarily remote, though there sporadic in-person meetings or events may arise. As such, no benefits such as health insurance or retirement plans are offered.
We offer competitive pay, a flexible schedule, and remote work! This position is full-time contractual. As such, no benefits are offered.
Job Types: Contract, Full-time
Pay: From $56,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- I understand that this position is contractual, and as such, no health insurance or retirement benefits are offered.
Education:
Experience:
- job placement: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bel Air, MD 21015
