What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Services Specialist position at RCS Empowers?
JOB DESCRIPTION: Employment Services Specialist
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS: Baccalaureate Degree or equivalent with experience related to the field of vocational rehabilitation. Experience working with the business community and good computer skills. Must have a car and a flexible schedule. Must be authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating agency vehicle. Must have good driving record, valid Wisconsin driver's license, and/or required level of personal auto insurance.
REPORTING SUPERVISOR: Employment Services Supervisor
GENERAL DUTIES: Provide competitive community based job placement services to RCS participants.
*Denotes essential job function.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
*Engage participants seeking employment and establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of competitive employment in community.
*Create and maintain an extensive communication network with employers and local organizations to establish cooperative assistance and employment opportunities for participants seeking employment.
*Conduct job development that matches job seeker’s personal preference, education, training, experience, and work place limitations with work opportunities in the community.
*Provide job placement services in coordination with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).
*Maintain regular communication with Director of Human Services & Program Development, Manager of Employment Services, DVR Counselors, case managers, funding agencies, employers, participants, guardians, and other supports.
*Complete documentation and billing paperwork detailing the services provided to each participant in accordance with funding agency specifications. This requires proficient use of a computer.
*Provide job coaching services as needed.
*Plan, schedule, and conduct employer visits to increase employer awareness of the pool of qualified participants and hiring incentives.
*Collaborate with RCS case managers, job coaches, IPS team, and other departments in order to fulfill RCS mission of empowering individuals with disabilities and special needs so they may work, live and function with dignity and respect.
*Assume additional duties as Employment Services Supervisor.
RCS Empowers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan.