Employment Specialist

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Follow stages of Vocational Rehabilitation process with participant to meet their current needs. Explore participants likes, dislikes, talents, struggles and discovery job goal during the discovery process through various techniques and experience
• Provide 1:1 training on skills needed in the workplace such as interpersonal skills including role modeling, demonstration shadowing and emotional/ social support. Maintain business/ employer relationships focused on meeting the identified needs of the employer. Support participant with identifying natural supports on the job site including relationships with co-workers. Assure needs of the employer are met during the training phase, focusing on tangible outputs in terms of productivity and efficiency, as well as reasonable accommodations if needed to achieve the employers need. Monitor and evaluate the ongoing progress of the placement regarding goals, skill building and job objectives according to a given schedule. Visit identified worksites to observe and perform jobs to learn responsibilities for a given position prior to placement of candidate. Maintain ongoing community relationships with the placement, employer and team to assure ongoing success, working with the employer to address client performance issues. Keep open communication with VR Office and schedule regular meetings to support participants needs. Organize team meetings with VRC, tangram staff and clients. Maintain an organized caseload of participants allowing for effective and appropriate time with each participant throughout the week. Complete daily electronic documentation in a professional, accurate and timely manner that meets all agency standards while maintaining confidentiality. Accurately record and document milage associated with driving to and from participant’s job sites. Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors. Demonstrate professionalism both in the center and out in the community while supporting clients. Make modifications and adaptations in real time to support goals and needs within scope of practice. Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance professional development. Demonstrates interpersonal skills to manage crisis situations. Demonstrate understanding of teenage and adult life span development. Other Duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Plan Group Life Insurance Health Savings Account Paid Time Off and Sick Time Flexible scheduling based on client and employee needs

Requirements

Education and Experience: Must be at least 21 years of age At least 2 years’ experience working with adolescents and adults with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities.

Preferred