Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

Follows employment procedures as detailed in the Employment Manual. Assists program management with keeping manual up to date.

Assesses client’s skills and job readiness through approved methods.

Assesses and assists clients upon intake in obtaining proper identification (e.g., social security card, birth certificate) for employment purposes.

Verifies and assesses suitability of clients’ employment. Maintains contact with clients’ employers to ensure long term placement. Documents all contact, accurately and in a timely manner.

Assists clients in planning structured/effective job searches.

Enters job search itineraries and job verification information into the ORION data base completely and accurately in a timely manner. Keeps current on all inappropriate/incomplete job searches and discusses intervention at Team Meetings.

Conducts training on employment issues including, but not limited to: job readiness, vocational choices, grooming, job retention skills, behaviors, and resumes.

Maintains accurate records of clients’ employment and vocational training while in the program.

Maintains and updates binders and ORION in regard to job verification forms, weekly work schedules and job searches in an accurate and timely manner.

Completes accurate and detailed logs in ORION regarding to clients’ employment status in a timely manner.

Compiles and maintains accurate monthly statistics on the number of clients placed, average wage, average job search time, number of clients that completed employment class, and number of jobs obtained with benefits. Submits same to Employment/Education Coordinator and supervisor by established deadline.

Surveys newspapers, the internet, and other sources to locate employment opportunities for clients.

Maintains positive and professional communication with established job contacts.

Conducts on site and telephonic job checks of clients who are currently working.

Completes a job check log in ORION on the day the check was conducted noting, date, time, employment location, name of supervisor spoken to, if applicable, and any other relevant information in an accurate manner.

Completes an Incident Report in ORION immediately for unknown whereabouts when a job check is unsuccessful.

Posts current employment office schedule to include: class times, assessment times, and open/closed hours.

Completes filing and closes files in an accurate and timely manner.

Refers clients to prospective employers and monitors progress of clients on the job; accurately documents observations in a timely manner.

Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, job readiness and placement assistance for vocational programming to Caseworkers and referring agency personnel in a timely manner.

Identifies hard to place clients and consults with Employment/Education Coordinator or supervisor for immediate assistance. Makes appropriate outside referrals.

Creates, updates, and maintains job board for facility in an accurate and timely manner.

Monitors Agency vehicle use, maintenance needs, and accurately reports any needs to Facility Manager.

Accurately records mileage, gas usage, and other pertinent information of transporting clients and staff.

Effectively communicates transport problems to supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.

Transports clients as directed and follows Agency standards, rules, regulations, and all laws for safe transport.

Attends off-site trainings and meetings.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Facilitates and maintains productive communication while maintaining a professional, prosocial relationship with clients and employees.

Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients as outlined in Agency Code of Ethics and other policies.

Expresses empathy regarding client situations as appropriate.

Effectively communicates pertinent information at shift change to co-workers and/or program management staff (e.g., client hospitalizations, suicide watches, federal incident reports, AWOL/escaped clients, unknown whereabouts, etc.).

Maintains telephone coverage during hours on duty. Answers calls courteously and professionally, directs calls appropriately, and takes accurate messages as necessary.

Interacts professionally with employees, visitors, guests, law enforcement, court, and safety personnel.

Employment Assistant (EA 1)

• Meets New Staff Tier requirements for CCP.
• Completes “Client Interaction” training from 30 day checklist.
• Attends CCP Parts 1 and 2 by end of month five.
• Begins attending Boosters monthly.
• Begins generating CCP logs (minimum four per month) beginning month two.
• Completes one thinking report weekly on difficult client interactions for the first two months.
• Meets 1:1 with CQIS once monthly for first three months to discuss progress and concerns.
• Begins CCP observations to obtain a proficiency rating (overall rating not required to progress; one observation is required).
• Meets Tier 1 requirements for CCP.
• Continues Booster attendance per proficiency level for minimum of two months.
• Submits required logs (minimum four per month) documenting use of CCP skills.
• Achieves a rating of proficient or higher in all five CCP skills.
• Completes required observations for a minimum of two months.
• Completes Employment Assistant training packet.
• Completes and maintains CPR/First Aid Training.
• Meets all expectations for all Employment Assistant job duties.

Employment Assistant (EA 2)

• Has no major (written or higher) disciplinary actions within six month period to be reviewed
• Meets Tier 2 requirements for CCP
• Applies CCP skills in multiple situations without coaching and without visual aids
• Maintains compliance with CCP requirements related to observations, booster attendance, and logging for a minimum of 3 months
• Becomes an Employment Readiness Class Facilitator
• Maintains an employment rate of 50% or higher
• Completes weekly/biweekly job check requirements
• Maintains 40 hours of training annually
• Takes four (4) of the remaining eight (8) required trainings
• Meets all expectations for all Employment Assistant job duties.

Employment Assistant (EA 3)

• Has no major (written or higher) disciplinary actions within six month period to be reviewed.
• Meets Tier 3 requirements for CCP.
• Maintains overall rating and compliance with CCP requirements.
• Maintains 40 hours of training annually.
• Becomes certified CBI-EMP Facilitator.
• Maintains a minimum of two professional employment contacts in assigned region.
• Maintains an employment rate of 70% or higher.
• Assists with client job fair events and activities.
• Maintains 80% accuracy in closing employment files.
• Completes weekly/biweekly job check requirements.
• Maintains CPR/First Aid certification.
• Takes the remaining four (4) required trainings.
• Meets all expectations for all Employment Assistant job duties.

MODELING SKILLS

Speaks positively about the program, Agency, and employees.

Speaks positively about programming, law enforcement, courts, and the law in general.

Displays prosocial thinking and prosocial behavior.

Demonstrates respect toward employees and clients.

KNOWLEDGE

Assists clients in role playing difficult situations to achieve a more positive result.

Assists clients in efforts to problem solve.

OTHER

Ensures clients’ rights are upheld. Maintains client and staff confidentiality according to Agency policies and procedures; state law; and federal regulations to include Confidentiality on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164.

Complies with all Agency security standards, including procedures and electronic equipment/devices.

Obtains required training hours on an annual basis.

Attends staff meetings and required training sessions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his/her supervisor.

Regular work schedule of 40 hours per week for designated full-time employees.

STRENGTH RATING/

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK

ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalency required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Employment placement experience preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that does not preclude the employee from being covered by Agency liability insurance. Reliable transportation required. Accuracy and strong organizational skills required. Must have ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population