Employment Specialist, Workforce Development
Position: Employment Specialist
Department: Workforce Development
Reports to: Director, Workforce Development
Exempt/Non Exempt: Non-Exempt
Summary: The Employment Specialist assists in the development of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and also provides job coaching and career discovery activities as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assist assigned program participants (caseload) in the development, implementation, monitoring and updating of Individual Plans that include specific goals related to their vocational progress.
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Provide job coaching services as required for all individuals on caseload when needed.
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Provide career discovery activities as appropriate, for individuals enrolled in Supported Employment.
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Evaluate, monitor and document program participant’s progress in accordance with funding source regulations and League policies and procedures.
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Complete and submit daily and/or monthly reports for each participant, as required.
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Serve as The League’s liaison with the program participant’s DORS counselor, Service Coordinator, employer and family, as required.
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Actively participate in each program participant’s Individual Team Meeting (Annual and Interim).
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Provide assistance in obtaining employment related supports (i.e., transportation, assistive technology, reasonable accommodations, as required.
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Remain knowledgeable about local labor market trends, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other laws and regulations related to vocational rehabilitation.
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Provide mobility training as assigned.
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Maintain complete and accurate participant files.
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Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Employment Services
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Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect).
Qualification Requirements:
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Reliable transportation with no more than two (2) points on license
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Excellent oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
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Must be able to work a flexible schedule, be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Educational and/or Experience:
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HS Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelors Degree preferred
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Minimum one (1) year working with individuals with disabilities (including mental/behavioral health)
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Sales, marketing, and/or job recruitment/placement experience preferred.
Preference given to candidates with experience working with mental/behavioral health.