Anticipated Employment Liaison Specialist

The job of Options Employment Liaison Specialist was established for the purpose/s of coordinating employment services for students and adults to implement individualized employment activity.

• Assist in coordinating weekly program activity and marketing and public relations for the purpose of monitoring program effectiveness and expanding opportunities for employment.
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Planning Goals and Objectives (e.g. in the area of daily living, but not limited to, bath rooming, feeding, dressing and hygiene) for the purpose of preparing the student to be more independent.
• Collaborate with job coordinators, employment specialists and job coaches for the purpose of implementing individualized supported employment activity.
• Conduct job and task analyses for the purpose of determining specific skills required to perform work as well as student duties and responsibilities.
• Coordinate activities (e.g. provider agencies, employment services, contract activity) for the purpose of maximizing employment opportunities for students and adults.
• Create monthly performance reports/daily logs for the purpose of tracking program activity and results.
• Facilitate relationships between co-workers, employer and employee for the purpose of insuring that positive and supportive communication occurs.
• Manage the student/client relationship (e.g. communicating expectations and duties; problem solving student/client-related job difficulties at the job site) for the purpose of ensuring student success and maintaining a positive relationship with the employer.
• Participate in various events and meetings (e.g. interagency events; adult ISP meetings) for the purpose of representing the DCIU.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Promote DCIU services (e.g. in and out of county trainings and in-services) for the purpose of promoting Secondary transitions when appropriate.
• Survey the community for employment opportunities (e.g. contact employers via phone/letters) for the purpose of expanding the employment options available to students and adults.

Visit work sites consistently for the purpose of securing and maintaining relationships with employers and to explore possibilities for expanding opportunities.

Please note that prior to being offered a position with DCIU all clearances must be on file.  If you do not have them, or they are more than 5 years old, they must be obtained through the following websites:   

• • Child Abuse History Clearance
  • PA Criminal Background Check
  • FBI Background Check information
    • Click uenroll.identogo.com to schedule an appointment and find a fingerprinting location
    • The service code to use is: 1KG6S7

Salary : $46,552 - $55,826