EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

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.