What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at COMMUNITY WORKSHOP & TRAINING?
REPORTS TO: Director of Vocational Services
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS: The Employment Specialist is responsible for developing Individual Service Plans for community placement consumers, maintaining consumer files, and developing new community placement opportunities. Responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with CWTC’s mission, policies, and in a manner that supports individuals with disabilities. All employees are required to attend mandated training sessions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Develop the Individual Service Plan in cooperation with the consumer, the family, the residential program, and other professionals involved and provide follow up services for a minimum of 12 months
- Maintain individual files to ensure that pertinent events are recorded, files kept current and in proper order, copies sent to and received according to confidentiality rules and according to schedule with cooperating agencies
- Initiate contacts with community employers to procure employment opportunities and maintain an on-going liaison role with employers to ensure a high-quality relationship between the employer and the Placement Program. Facilitate relationships with in person, email, and phone contact.
- Complete state mandated training to receive and keep QIDP certification
- Assist in the implementation of employment readiness training to identified consumers
OTHER DUTIES:
- Assist Manager of Employment Services with Placement Program billing
- Provide job coaching and transportation, including on nights and weekends, as necessary
- Perform other tasks, not inconsistent with qualifications or regular duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical requirements include driving, walking, bending, lifting up to 20 pounds, driving and transporting adults with disabilities and working in an office environment. Interpersonal requirements include speaking with the public as a representative of CWTC and the Placement Program.
RELATED CONDITION: All employees are responsible for reporting any information, however acquired, pertaining to possible abuse or neglect of consumers to the Director of Quality Improvement, the Safety Director, or the Executive Director.
SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION: Employees must follow all safety policies and use necessary protective equipment when applicable. Employees are responsible for reporting safety hazards and/or accidents to their supervisors immediately.
Requirements:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a human service field or 5 years experience in job development for adults with disabilities
- Valid drivers’ license, current auto insurance and reliable transportation
- Two years experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Able to communicate and write effectively