Employment Specialist (Job Coach) Part Time

Description

Entry Level Job Applicants Welcome!

If making a lasting difference in someone's life is a priority for you and your career goals, we want to help you get there. LIFESPAN is hiring compassionate, hardworking, friendly, and reliable Employment Specialists to support people with disabilities and assist them with achieving their employment goals.

No previous experience in behavioral health services? No problem! We'll provide you the training you need.

Schedule: Part Time; Monday - Friday with possibility of evenings and weekends depending on caseload and program needs

Salary: $15.00 per hour firm

What we do:

LIFESPAN’s mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities to live, work and play in their communities. We focus on the interests of each individual we support to ensure their well-being, dignity and right of choice. As an Employment Specialist, you provide personalized 1:1 support in a variety of ways such as assessment, job development, training, technical assistance, monitoring safety conditions, providing transportation and follow-along support on a daily basis in a community based environment. LIFESPAN is committed to helping you succeed by providing a supportive team environment, training, growth and development, and career advancement. Join our team of passionate and caring professionals to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules including PRN, full and part time opportunities
• Paid training
• Full time employees have access to benefits including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; and perks galore!

What you’ll do:

• Provide assessment, job development, training and technical assistance.
• Teach skills to promote job independence.
• Support community inclusion and integration.
• Mentor individuals to help build social skills and relationships.
• Provide follow-along support and guidance.
• Provide transportation to and from various locations.
• Assist with person centered job placement.
• Participate in and provide input for individual’s IHP/IPP (Individual Habilitation/Program Plan)
• Use electronic health record to document activities and significant events.
• Submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines.
• Complete initial and ongoing training, and participate in staff development activities.
• Meet Quarterly Revenue Objectives
• Depending on the person you support, you may be required to:
• Administer medications. Training is provided. Nursing team supports you.
• Provide transportation to and from designated sites.

Requirements

What you need:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pass criminal record and healthcare registry check
• Pass driving record check if providing transportation
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Commitment to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Note: Current First Aid/CPR blended or classroom certification is required. If you do not currently have certification from an approved provider, our American Red Cross certified instructors will provide you the training.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours including nights. Weekends and overtime as required.

LIFESPAN is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. LIFESPAN is an equal opportunity employer.