Part Time Employment Specialist

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF POSITION:

The Employment Specialist gathers assessment information regarding vocational interests, skills, and abilities; develops individual employment placements within the community and provides on-site and off-site support to individuals in community-based employment.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Assess readiness, skills and abilities of clients to gain employment.


• Assess and evaluate skill strengths and deficits in work performance.


• Complete Employment Needs Assessments and develop person-centered Individual Recovery Plans for employment for each person on caseload.


• Provide skill teaching and support to assist clients with getting and keeping employment.


• Provide assistance in transportation education and travel training.


• Partner with clients to explore job opportunities and gain employment of choice.


• Educate clients on how work impacts benefits and entitlements.


• Assist clients on making an informed decision about disclosure in the workplace and reasonable accommodations.


• Design and assist in implementation of environmental modifications/workplace accommodations.


• Educate area employers regarding the benefits of supported employment and the role of a job coach.


• Match client skills and needs with employer needs.


• Prepare and orient clients to new workplace and make regular employer site visits, as requested.


• Monitor clinical status and provide follow-up support and counseling.


• Routinely liaison and collaborate with other care-providers and/or treatment team.


• Provide crisis intervention as needed.


• Maintain and effectively manage individual caseload as determined by program needs.


• Maintain clinical records as required and complete all billing requirements in a timely manner.


• Market employment services to business community and cold call businesses to know about job opportunities.


• Represent staff in agency and/or community-based workgroups to enhance services provided within, and related to, employment services for target population, as needed.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability to changes in environment and situations


• Strong and effective communication skills and accepts criticism and feedback


• Dependability by following instructions, responds to management direction and keeps commitments


• Meets attendance punctuality guidelines


• Maintains emotional self-awareness and manages relationships positively


• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming and building interpersonal relationships


• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and exhibits objectivity and openness to others views

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree with significant work-related experience preferred.


• High degree of empathy toward the clients we serve.


• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in computer procedures relevant to this position.