Community Employment Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide direct job development, job coaching and job support services to individuals with disabilities and overall coordination of their Elwyn (re)habilitation plan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct client vocational profiles and other assessments based on funding source requirements
• Counsel clients to best match their employment interests with their skills
• Develop and provide job readiness training and job club activities to best promote client interest in employment
• Assume a lead role in the team's development and review of client service plans
• Systematically network to seek and develop appropriate employment opportunities that match client interests and skills
• Conduct job analysis consistent with employer and client needs
• Provide intensive client on-the-job training, in conjunction with a teaching plan and needs of the employer
• Establish metrics to systematically track the progress and success of clients
• Provide counseling and supports to the client in order to develop interpersonal and soft skills success on the job
• Plan for client transportation and provide travel training as needed
• Transport clients in agency vehicles as needed
• Identify and develop home and natural supports for individuals served
• Develop and implement a coach fading plan which incorporates natural supports that are sensitive to the culture of the work environment
• Anticipate and provide follow-along services for clients and their employers in order to maintain employment
• Conduct client assessment, job find, placement, retention, fading levels and staff service volume according to department and funding source expectations
• Maintain clear, active and constructive communication with the client while facilitating communication amongst the client, client home supports, client team members, funding source and monitoring entity representatives, supervisor, co-workers and potential employers
• Complete monthly reporting based on funding source requirements
• Complete annual training requirements as well as any additional training mandated by funding sources
• Participate in team activities using positive approaches which will build and attain common goals
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

 IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Placement & Employment Support Services Manager

 DIRECT REPORTS: None

 CONTACTS: Clients, Elwyn staff, funding agencies, client service team member, client employers, employer customers, home and natural supports and potential client employers

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in psychology, human/social services or a related field preferred
• One (1) year experience working with people with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, and Outlook, Elwyn Referral Management System (ERMS) and report-writer experience preferred
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience, and acceptable driving record

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

 Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.