Job Details

About TransCen/WorkLink

Our San Francisco based program provides employment and community participation for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our goal is to develop and support active and meaningful lives leading to individuals being productive members of their communities. Services focus on exploring interests and building community independence, building meaningful lives, fostering connections and friendships, and making dreams come true! We are looking for networkers, community organizers, people with a good sense of humor and mission driven.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Teach community participation and employability skills in the community.

• Develop community partnerships based on the interests of individuals.

• Building partnerships between individuals with disabilities with each other and community members

• Coordinate services with the individual and their support network.

• Assist individuals in developing their goals and monitor progress.

• Document progress through daily progress notes and updating service plans.

Experience/Educational Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g., business, organizational development, community organizing, rehabilitation, education, psychology)

• Knowledge of Bay Area resources, strong networking skills

• Working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, Adobe PDF and Google Suite

• Working knowledge of client management software

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to time manage, multitask, and prioritize workload.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Discretion and confidentiality

• Ability to synthesize information and communicate in a succinct manner to multiple people, including family members and individuals with disabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to think critically, creatively problem solve, and use data analysis for sound decision making.

• Disciplined self-starter who can set and achieve goals.

• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team.

• Ability to take initiative.

MAJOR bonus points if you have…

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities (not required, we can teach this)

• Understanding of disability funding (not required but helpful)

• Familiarity with social media

• A passion for improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

Perks in Working for Us!

• Medical, dental and vision benefits

• Retirement contribution

• Group life insurance

• Generous vacation and sick leave