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$500 sign-on bonus if ACRE certified or Company will incur cost to obtain ACRE certification!
A Vocational Specialist is a person who consistently advocates on behalf of those who experience obstacles to traditional employment. The Vocational Specialist works closely with each person represented to conduct all aspects and phases of Supported Employment and Customized Employment such as: Discovery, creation of the Discovery Profile, Customized Plan for Employment, Visual Resume, conducting Job Development to include conducting Employer Needs Analysis as well as engaging in Negotiation to determine duties and pay, and assisting in the creation of job descriptions for newly created positions.
The goal of the Vocational Specialist is to assist specific people represented to locate and sustain work based on their conditions, interests and contributions Works closely with a variety of businesses and other organizations to coordinate and deliver supports that ensure the success.
The Vocational Specialist works independently within the scope of Vocational Services. The Vocational Specialist is responsible for maintaining their own schedule while ensuring they reach a minimum of 75% of time spent in billable hours per week while managing utilization with a target of 90% utilization for each person represented.
The position of Vocational Specialist is one that crosses a variety of professional domains. As such, the Vocational Specialist should be familiar with and proficient in functions/tasks that would typically fall within the job descriptions of: Vocational Assessor, Recruiter, Business Consultant, Sales, and Job Coach.
Mission and Philosophy
Licensing and Contractual Compliance
Administrative
Financial Management
The following constitute the behavior expectations the company has for each employee:
·Treats everybody with dignity and respect.
·Is honest and trustworthy.
·Respects authority and the chain of communication.
·Exhibits a willingness and desire to learn about the company and its philosophies.
·Exhibits empathy.
·Respects others opinions, beliefs and position on a matter, even if it contradicts his/her own.
·Understands the importance of, and practices respectful disagreement.
·Follows fundamental business etiquette and protocols.
·Complies with all policies and regulations.
·Projects a positive attitude and image of the company internally and externally.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, as well as any physical requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree plus 1 year experience working with people in a service capacity [or equivalent combination of education and work history]. Nationally recognized certification as an Employment Professional may be substituted in lieu of the aforementioned requirements. Such certification would include: ACRE (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators), CESP (Certified Employment Supports Professional) through National APSE. Performance based certification in Customized Employment through Marc Gold & Associates or Griffin Hammis Associates. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations, as position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. Demonstrated ability to write both descriptively and professionally.
Other Requirements:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any job-related function as directed by their supervisor.
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$52k-69k (estimate)
06/13/2023
05/15/2024
oppinc.com
FORT ATKINSON, WI
200 - 500
1966
BARBARA LE DUC
$10M - $50M
Ancillary Healthcare
Opportunities, Inc. is a Community Rehabilitation Program based in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, with additional locations in Watertown, Madison and Oconomowoc. For over 50 years the agency has continued to expand its comprehensive vocational training and employment services, social integration, academic programs, and supportive home care for individuals with barriers, to include those with disabilities, limited work experience, AODA issues, language challenges, economic disadvantages, employment dislocation, re-entry and veterans. Opportunities, Inc. is also a leader in social enterprise; through ...
co-manufacturing, staffing and custom design and print services it offers a quality driven service for its business partners while promoting positive advances for the community. MISSION: Provide services for individuals for the purpose of maximizing their success and enhancing their abilities to be independent, contributing members of the community.
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