Employment Specialist

Easterseals Hawaii - Honolulu Metropolitan Area

Hiring: Employment Specialist Company: Easterseals Hawaii Location: Honolulu Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 10:10:28 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Credentialing, HIPAA, Microsoft Excel, Program Management About the job Required Skills: •Exercise patience and understanding working with participants of many skill levels and individual needs. •Be culturally respectful while working with an ethnically, linguistically, and economically diverse population. •Communicate effectively (verbally and written), and read, using the primary language within the workplace. •Exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment as required by HIPAA. •Be committed to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters. •Operating knowledge of a computer, iPad or tablet, applications and software, standard office equipment and Microsoft (Outlook, Word, and Excel). •Utilize computer and cell phone for effective communication. •Work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. •Demonstrated capacity to work a flexible schedule is highly preferred. •Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting when working with participants. •Responsive to audio and visual cues from participants and their families, other staff members, and the environment •Work calmly during behavioral and health-related incidents. •Use logic and reasoning for anticipating future needs, goals, and events. •Stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day. •Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and loading of materials up to and including 50lbs. •Provide assistance during transfers when applicable. Some participants may require the use of a Hoyer lift for transfers. •Frequent driving (to and from office, the community, schools and participants’ homes) when applicable. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!