Career Support Specialist

Position: Career Support Specialist- Per DiemReports To: Site Manager/Assistant Site ManagerHours: Per Diem; evenings and weekends as needed (flexible, based on participant and employer needs) Up to 20 Hours per weekOverviewTriangle has an immediate opening for a Per Diem Job Coach / Career Support Specialist in Day Services. This role supports adults with disabilities in achieving meaningful employment through individualized job coaching, onboarding support, interview preparation, and ongoing workplace assistance. The ideal candidate is flexible, community-focused, and committed to promoting independence, self-advocacy, and successful employment outcomes.Triangle's Expectation of EmployeeAdheres to Triangle policy and procedures Fosters a positive, solution-oriented culture consistent with Triangle's missionPromotes employment, self-advocacy, and independence across programs and participantsActs as a role model within and outside of Triangle Maintains a positive and respectful attitude towards participants, staff, and community partnersCommunicates regularly with supervisor Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workloadConsistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position, with a willingness to flex hours as neededPrimary ResponsibilitiesProvides individualized job coaching to participants at employment sites and in the communitySupports participants with job onboarding, including orientation, training, and understanding workplace expectationsAssists participants with interview preparation, resume review, mock interviews, and job application supportOffers on-the-job supports to reinforce skills, productivity, workplace behavior, and independenceSupports participants during job transitions, schedule changes, or role adjustmentsAssists with the development of natural supports in the workplace to promote long-term successCommunicates professionally with employers to support successful placements and address job-related concernsProvides transportation to and from employment-related activities, interviews, and job sites as neededSupports participants in building soft skills related to employment, including communication, self-advocacy, and workplace etiquetteCollaborates with site leadership and team members to ensure employment supports align with individual goalsSubmits required documentation, billing, and progress notes in a timely manner using Penelope softwareQualificationsHigh School Diploma required; additional Education preferredOne to Three years of Human Services experience preferredSome Marketing and/or Sales experience preferred First Aid/CPR and Safety Care or willingness to become certified. Massachusetts Driver's License and clean driving record requiredPersonal vehicle required (Travel Reimbursement)Must clear state and federal background checkLanguage SkillsAbility to verbally communicateAbility to read, analyze, interpret, and write documents. Ability to respond and navigate common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies, or family members. Americans with Disability SpecificationsPhysical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment should be adapted to meet the sensory needs of a neurodiverse population.