What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Employment Specialist position at COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS INC?
Community Interactions, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of others since 1971. Continuing our Mission, we are seeking a full-time Supported Employment Specialist responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining gainful and competitive employment opportunities for our supported individuals. The incumbent provides tailored support to ensure successful job placements, career development, ongoing support and training throughout the employment relationship.
The successful incumbent will be responsible for developing job leads, establishing employment networks and assessing the supported individuals’ skills and abilities with potential job opportunities. This position also develops and identifies vocational and training opportunities for our supported individuals to assist with maintaining the employment relationship.
Responsibilities of this position will include but not be limited to:
- Assesses the individual’s goals and abilities of individuals in the PA Residential Programs seeking competitive employment in the community.
- Collaborates with the Residential Program Team and all the stakeholders in the life of the individual seeking competitive employment in the community.
- Identifies and network with potential employers in the community.
- Develop opportunities for our supported individuals with prospective employers in the community.
- Develops Person Centered Plans for individuals in CI’s Residential Programs, seeking competitive employment in the community.
- Coordinates volunteer, pre-vocational/pre-employment and employment services.
- Trains and provide continuous job training and evaluating progress made.
- Provides feedback to both the employer and employee.
- Increase the number of individuals who have competitive employment opportunities.
- Ensures that all regulatory and financial measures are met on behalf of our individuals to maintain service eligibility while in competitive employment.
Qualifications:
Qualifications for this position include:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Human Services preferred. Minimum High School Diploma required.
- Three (3) – five (5) years of work experience in similar position
- Knowledge of developing employment networks and building relationships with company’s / potential employers.
- Certificate of Achievement in Employment Services (ACRE) or a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) with working with individuals with disabilities to gain employment.
- Valid driver's license is required with a three-year safe driving license. Have reliable transportation and provide vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
Internal Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
CI offers an affordable yet comprehensive Medical and Dental Plan. We also offer PTO Accrual, LTD, participation in the 401K Plan, Professional Development, annual increases and full participation in all Employee Reward, Supplemental and Incentive Programs. Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal background check*, review of driving history, physical, TB Screening, and drug testing is required.
Interested candidates in these or other positions can apply online for employment opportunities. To review and apply for this or any of our open positions log onto ciinc.org/careers. Or you can email us at RECRUIT@ciinc.org .
CI is a great place to work where we respect and value both our employees and the Individuals that we support.
Community Interactions, Inc. enjoys more than a half century of providing support to Individuals with neurodivergent, physical and behavioral health challenges. If you are seeking the opportunity to work as a member of our Clinical Team, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others and with an organization that offers the opportunity for advancement, who value their staff, our supported Individuals and celebrate their accomplishments, then
Why Not Consider Joining Our Team!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act. * A criminal record will not prohibit employment.