What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSS - Part Time - (EMP, FP) position at The Adult Skills Center?
Pay Range: $17.87 - $22.00/hr
Schedule: Sundays from 8AM - 4:30PM (8 hrs/week) to start
Satisfactory completion of post-employment testing is required to maintain employment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Adult Skills Center (TASC) provides innovative and proactive services that empower individuals with diverse intellectual, developmental, and mental health needs to achieve their highest level of Independence and realize their greatest potential. The Supported Employment Direct Support Specialist ensures assistance is provided as needed for program operations and clients. Provide job coaching for newly hired clients in the community; assist with adjusting/acclimating and learning new job. Work with case managers and job developers to identify challenges and ensure best outcomes for clients. Participate in new hire orientation for clients offered employment in community.
Primary duties:
Employment
Orients the client to the work setting
Models all job duties and works alongside client in each employment setting
Adheres to the dress code, company policies, and culture on the client employer (tattoo’s, hair color, jewelry etc.)
Develops and follows a checklist that identifies all job duties that must be completed during the workday
Completes daily care notes and/or data sheets
Trains the client to complete their assigned job duties to employer expectations
Teaches the client appropriate workplace behavior
Assists the client in developing professional relationships with co-workers
Provides support, instruction, coaching, counseling, mentoring, and advocacy to ensure job success
Assists the client in developing goals for the Individual Habilitation Services Plan (IHSP)
Assists the client in achieving the goals identified on their IHSP
Participates in the client’s IPP meeting
Participates in facilitating employment classes for clients
Other Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned
Perform other off-site duties as assigned
Participate in weekly meetings, trainings, etc. as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
Required to complete 40-hour ACRE training and obtain certification within six months of hire
Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities desirable. Requires initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills necessary
Must be able to successfully complete First Aid/CPR
Must have current California Driver’s license/Insurance and clean DMV
Must receive criminal record clearance through the DOJ
Must have reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, a valid California driver license and driving record acceptable to TASC insurance provider
After hours and open availability required
Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in English
Maintain all certifications up to date
Physical Requirements:
Ability to drive company and/or personal vehicle for work, including transporting clients to and from work and/or appointments as needed, maintain valid driver’s license and car insurance, if required to drive for position.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
403(b)
403(b) matching
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Program
Sundays from 8AM - 4:30PM 8 hrs/week
Salary : $18 - $22
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