Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 15.50

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Job Title : Employment Specialist

Reports to : Work Programs Coordinator

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Primary Hours : 7 am to 3 pm (MUST BE FLEXIBLE due to employment services with individuals we serve)

Summary

Under the supervision of the Work Programs Coordinator, the Employment Specialist will be responsible for providing training and support for persons served, host site co-workers, families, area businesses, and the community to ensure success during competitive individual community employment and / or small group employment. The employment specialist will also be responsible, as assigned, to provide extended services to persons served who have gained and retain individual employment in the community. This position requires providing support to persons served participating in volunteer work, worksite tours, mock interviews, and / or apprenticeship programs. This position also requires the ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities Essential Functions

• Provides individualized support, training, and / or supervision for persons served at the worksite or competitive employment, which includes, but not limited to, the following : skills training, building natural supports, identifying job accommodations, assistive technology, community experiences, etc
• Communicates effectively with Work Programs Coordinator, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services counselors, QDDPs, other Employment Specialists, job coaches, Direct Support Professionals, employers, coworkers, and family as needed.
• Perform specific job analysis, task analysis, situational assessments and job matching activities as required
• Carries out steps of job coaching, job development, and skill training with persons served and other parties as appropriate.
• Work with participants, employers, families, agency personnel, ADRS counselors, Work Programs Coordinator, QDDPs, and other appropriate parties to problem solve issues related to employment.
• Practice Positive Reinforcement Techniques with persons served, coworkers, and other parties as appropriate.
• Observe, document, and communicate with persons served, ADRS counselors, Work Programs Coordinator, families, or other parties as appropriate, any matters that may effect a persons employment successful employment
• Participates in training opportunities to gain knowledge of strategies and best practices in the filed of supported employment and / or other areas
• Travel to worksites as necessary
• Serve as an advocate for the persons served / students
• Serve as an ambassador for the Arc of Madison County
• Prepare and complete assessments and satisfaction surveys
• Perform specific job and / or task analysis, intake interviews, situational assessments and job matching activities as needed
• Be punctual and in attendance as scheduled
• Assist, as needed, with maintaining staffing ratios to ensure individual safety and wellbeing
• Provides, as needed, pre employment training to other individuals receiving services by the Arc of Madison County
• Possess basic computer skills
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the agency.

Ancillary Functions

Work Environment

Depends wholly on the setting in which training of the program participant is to take place. Each site may have a variety of factors that should be acknowledged, including variable noise and dust levels, varying temperature, lighting and ground surfaces.

Physical Requirements

Depends on the training site and skill being trained : standing, sitting, bending, stooping, lifting, grasping and stretching. Visual skills. Vehicle travel and driving. Fine motor dexterity. Able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications / Education

Competencies / Personal Characteristics

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position