Employment Specialist

Bnafsh, Inc (BI). is looking to hire an Employment Specialist to provide support, assistance, and guidance to individuals with disabilities.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conducts in-person situational assessments, job development, placement/training, and follow-along support to individuals with significant disabilities.
• Provides training and guidance to empower supported employment consumers to be self-advocates and develop strong natural support on the job.
• Provides travel training and appropriate assistance to maximize the safety and mobility of all consumers.
• Conducts job orientation on-site at commercial or government worksites.
• Provides rehabilitation training and employment supports to consumers of service.
• Independently manages their direct services caseload, by working varied hours to ensure the needs of the consumers are met.
• Routinely maintains contact with rehabilitative counselors and other referral sources to communicate progress and case progression.
• Fluent in Urdu/Farsi is preferred.

Administrative

• Accurately tracks all billable and unbillable intervention time.
• Submits narrative notes and billing information in a timely manner in accordance with Bnafsh's accounting procedures.
• Ensures all Bnafsh Inc, accreditation and regulatory consumer documentation is completed on time for each consumer of service.
• Submits accurate billing information/reports in a timely manner according to and in accordance with Bnafsh’s accounting procedures.
• Maintains regular communication with their assigned Program Manager of attendance, services being rendered, and caseload management needs.
• Attends staff meetings with supervisors and departmental staff.
• Completes and maintains all required Bnafsh training.

Education:

• BA/BS degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, social work, business, or related field and two (2) years of related experience in employment services and/or supporting individuals with disabilities; or HS diploma and at least 2 year’s experience in transition or supported employment services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bnafsh Inc. is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person