Business Liaison
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Job Type

Part-time

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.

The Business Liaison will work on behalf of Living Resources' Employment Department and College Experience Program to help individuals with disabilities secure internship and employment opportunities. The Business Liaison will support Employment Specialists and Career Counselors in securing competitive employment, internships, and assessment opportunities for participants of Employment Service and The College Experience Program. The Business Liaison will draw upon existing business relationships and actively pursue new relationships with businesses based on the needs of clients and students. In addition to contact with employers, the position requires communication with clients, families, and other organizations in the community.

Requirements

Qualifications:

* Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field or two years of relevant experience.

* Experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in the context of employment and/or education.

* Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Skills:

* Candidates must possess excellent time management, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

* Candidates must be flexible, organized, and adept at prioritizing job responsibilities.

* Robust communication skills, both oral and written, are required for collaborating with both colleagues and community partners.

* Candidates must maintain training requirements and should pursue additional opportunities for professional growth.

* Collaboration, listening skills, and ability to effectively communicate with a diverse audience.

Salary Description

$23 to $28 an hour