About this role
Hourly Pay Range: $21.00 - $25.04
Shift: Flexible
The Employment Specialist is responsible for job development, job site skill training, task analysis, on-going situational assessment as well as on-going advocacy and career development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Establish relationships with employers and community partners to develop paid and/or unpaid internships, mentorships, apprenticeships, job clubs, work site visits, job placement or other job exploration modalities.
· Complete initial required Supported Employment training and ensure completion of annual requirement. This is specific to the Innovation in Employment Supports training and NYS CASE when applicable.
· Maintain and monitor a standard of weekly service delivery of at least 85% of “worked” hours.
· Become familiar with participants job prior to the person starting in order to determine the amount of physical dexterity and stamina required.
· Provides training in all skill areas as specified by job description.
· Provides on going task specific feedback information to the program participant and business as appropriate.
· Responsible for long term job related case management and advocacy services.
· Communicates with family members and businesses on a regular basis or as needed to resolve potential difficulties.
· Demonstrate teamwork by establishing good working relationships with staff and other professionals; must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Serve as an effective team member by providing coverage when necessary.
· Schedules support visits as necessary.
· Submits appropriate documentation utilizing eVero within 72 hours of service delivery.
· Attends Monthly staff meetings as well as annual Life Plan meetings
· Maintains a flexible schedule which may include evenings, nights and/or weekends.
· Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
· Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Associates degree
· NYS Driver's License that meets agency policy.
· Ability to transport people receiving services in a personal vehicle meets agency requirements. Proof of valid vehicle insurance is required.
· Lifting requirement of 35 lbs.
· Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.
· Ability to lift and transfer individuals manually and mechanically as required by prescribed program/plan.
· Ability to move, reposition, and place individuals in pieces of equipment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.