Employment Specialist Trainee – SPARK CT
Ability Beyond is looking for Employment Specialist Trainee – SPARK CT in Danbury, CT.
This local job opportunity with ID 3760845443 is live since 2026-07-22 13:55:01.
<p ><b><span >Opportunities are available in 3 locations: </span></b><span >Greater Waterbury Greater Danbury, Greater Norwalk/Stamford/Bridgeport<b></b></span></p><p ><b><span >Pay Rate: </span></b><span >$20.50/hour<b></b></span></p><p ><b><span >Duration of position: </span></b><span >9 months</span></p><p ><span ><b></b></span><b><span > </span></b></p><p ><b><span >Launch a Meaningful Career While Empowering Others</span></b></p><p ><span >At Ability Beyond, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue meaningful work and live a life of their own design. We're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who want to build a career helping people with disabilities achieve their employment goals.</span></p><p ><span >The <b>Employment Specialist Trainee – SPARK CT</b> is an entry-level 9 month paid training position designed to prepare you for a career in employment services. Through hands-on learning, coaching, mentorship, and supervised experience, you'll develop the skills needed to support individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities.</span></p><p ><b><span ></span></b></p><p ><span ><b><span >What You'll Do</span></b></span></p><p ><span >As a trainee, you'll learn all aspects of employment services, including:</span></p><ul ><li ><span >Supporting individuals in developing and achieving employment goals</span></li><li ><span >Job development, employer outreach, and community networking</span></li><li ><span >Job coaching and workplace support strategies</span></li><li ><span >Case management, service coordination, and documentation</span></li><li ><span >Building relationships with employers, families, funding sources, and community partners</span></li><li ><span >Utilizing person-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices</span></li><li ><span >Completing service documentation and learning agency systems, including Salesforce and Evolv</span></li><li ><span >Participating in SPARK CT training, team meetings, and ongoing professional development</span></li></ul><p ><span ><b><span > </span></b><b><span >What You'll Bring</span></b></span></p><ul ><li ><span >High school diploma or equivalent required</span></li><li ><span >Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred</span></li><li ><span >Interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and promoting community inclusion</span></li><li ><span >Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills</span></li><li ><span >Ability to learn new technology and documentation systems</span></li><li ><span >Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and automobile insurance</span></li><li ><span >Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas and transport individuals as needed</span></li><li ><span >Successful completion of required background checks</span></li></ul><p ><span ><b><span >What You'll Gain</span></b></span></p><ul ><li ><span >Hands-on experience in employment and human services</span></li><li ><span >Coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals</span></li><li ><span >Career development and advancement opportunities</span></li><li ><span >Training in supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, and person-centered practices</span></li><li ><span >Preparation for the <em>Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)</em> credential and advancement into an Employment Specialist role</span></li></ul><p ><b><span ></span></b></p><p ><b><span >Join a Team That Sees Ability</span></b></p><p ><span >At Ability Beyond, you'll do more than build a career—you'll help people discover their strengths, achieve their goals, and create lives filled with opportunity and purpose.</span></p><p ><b><span >If you're passionate about helping others succeed and ready to start a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.</span></b><span > </span></p>PandoLogic. Category:Human Resources, Keywords:Employment Specialist, Location:Danbury, CT-06816
<p ><b><span >Opportunities are available in 3 locations: </span></b><span >Greater Waterbury Greater Danbury, Greater Norwalk/Stamford/Bridgeport<b></b></span></p><p ><b><span >Pay Rate: </span></b><span >$20.50/hour<b></b></span></p><p ><b><span >Duration of position: </span></b><span >9 months</span></p><p ><span ><b></b></span><b><span > </span></b></p><p ><b><span >Launch a Meaningful Career While Empowering Others</span></b></p><p ><span >At Ability Beyond, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue meaningful work and live a life of their own design. We're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who want to build a career helping people with disabilities achieve their employment goals.</span></p><p ><span >The <b>Employment Specialist Trainee – SPARK CT</b> is an entry-level 9 month paid training position designed to prepare you for a career in employment services. Through hands-on learning, coaching, mentorship, and supervised experience, you'll develop the skills needed to support individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful employment in their communities.</span></p><p ><b><span ></span></b></p><p ><span ><b><span >What You'll Do</span></b></span></p><p ><span >As a trainee, you'll learn all aspects of employment services, including:</span></p><ul ><li ><span >Supporting individuals in developing and achieving employment goals</span></li><li ><span >Job development, employer outreach, and community networking</span></li><li ><span >Job coaching and workplace support strategies</span></li><li ><span >Case management, service coordination, and documentation</span></li><li ><span >Building relationships with employers, families, funding sources, and community partners</span></li><li ><span >Utilizing person-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices</span></li><li ><span >Completing service documentation and learning agency systems, including Salesforce and Evolv</span></li><li ><span >Participating in SPARK CT training, team meetings, and ongoing professional development</span></li></ul><p ><span ><b><span > </span></b><b><span >What You'll Bring</span></b></span></p><ul ><li ><span >High school diploma or equivalent required</span></li><li ><span >Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred</span></li><li ><span >Interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and promoting community inclusion</span></li><li ><span >Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills</span></li><li ><span >Ability to learn new technology and documentation systems</span></li><li ><span >Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and automobile insurance</span></li><li ><span >Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas and transport individuals as needed</span></li><li ><span >Successful completion of required background checks</span></li></ul><p ><span ><b><span >What You'll Gain</span></b></span></p><ul ><li ><span >Hands-on experience in employment and human services</span></li><li ><span >Coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals</span></li><li ><span >Career development and advancement opportunities</span></li><li ><span >Training in supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, and person-centered practices</span></li><li ><span >Preparation for the <em>Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)</em> credential and advancement into an Employment Specialist role</span></li></ul><p ><b><span ></span></b></p><p ><b><span >Join a Team That Sees Ability</span></b></p><p ><span >At Ability Beyond, you'll do more than build a career—you'll help people discover their strengths, achieve their goals, and create lives filled with opportunity and purpose.</span></p><p ><b><span >If you're passionate about helping others succeed and ready to start a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.</span></b><span > </span></p>PandoLogic. Category:Human Resources, Keywords:Employment Specialist, Location:Danbury, CT-06816