Supported Employment Professional (PT- as needed basis)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supported Employment
• Adhere to the "Provider Agreement" between OVR and The Arc
• Provide individuals with frequent and intensive support prior to employment, during initial employment and after the provision of OVR services to maintain employment
• Assist individuals to enter competitive integrated employment as quickly as possible, achieve stability in a competitive integrated work setting with natural supports, and move into extended services, as needed with other long-term funding sources
• Participate in trainings determined necessary by OVR
• Provide collaboration / support for employers to ensure successful placement in employment locations

Collaborate with potential employers to secure integrated employment locations for individuals

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE : Must be 18 years of age and hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record. A high school diploma or equivalent education is required. Each Supported Employment Specialist is required to maintain a minimum of training hours as determined by the agency. Must also complete the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) Basic Employment Certificate.

REASONING ABILITY : Employee should have the ability to apply creative problem-solving skills and deal with problems positively in a constantly changing environment. Employee should also be able to communicate with a wide variety of individuals and adapt to communication needs as necessary. Employee should apply understanding and problem-solving skills to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit for long periods of time and walk on a very frequent basis. Employee will be required to provide direct service when available for individuals without staff, so the employee should be able to move with minimal limitations to accommodate a variety of individuals' interests and activities.

JOB-RELATED EXPECTATIONS :

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