Employment Specialist

Job description

About Arc of Greater New Orleans A group of concerned parents joined forces in 1953 to provide better lives for their children who, because of developmental delays and intellectual disabilities, were not able to participate in everyday society. At the time, little was known about intellectual disabilities. It was very common for doctors to counsel parents to place their children in institutions for most of their lives. Emboldened by their collective desire to raise their children in the home and their refusal to accept that institutionalization was the only option, groups around the country organized and implemented action plans at the local level to give their children fuller lives in the community. Are you looking for a career that makes a difference in your local community? Join us at the Arc of Greater New Orleans! We are actively hiring an Employment Specialist to work with our Supported Employment team. Summary: The Employment Specialist supports individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment in obtaining, maintaining, and succeeding in competitive, integrated jobs. This role provides job development, placement, case management, and on-the-job coaching, while...