What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST position at InCommunity?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide pre-placement assessments of job skills and interest of clients referred to the program.
Assist clients with the development of job seeking skills.
Development of job sites and job carving in the community.
On site job analysis and task analysis.
On site job training with clients and provide appropriate accommodations and/or assistive technology as needed.
On going monitoring and follow-up with clients.
Seek out community resources and link clients to the appropriate resource based on analysis of need.
Develop individualized client work plans and maintain required documentations and reports.
Participate in Individual Support Plan meetings and Supported Employment Plan meeting.
Timely communication with program directors, job site managers and staff, coordinators, families and clients as needed.
Participate in department and agency meetings.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree preferred with a minimum 3 years of experience in a related field or high school diploma or equivalent required with a minimum 4 years of experience in a related field.