Employment Specialist
Job Posting for Employment Specialist at STARC of Louisiana
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
$250 HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE
This position has the opportunity to transition into a leadership role over the Supported Employment Department based on demonstrated performance of leadership qualities.
JOB DUTIES SUMMARY: Responsible for completing client assessments and for job finds by ensuring clients are matched with job openings that suit their skills and experience. Responsible for conducting mock interviews, assisting clients with resumes, and monitoring job retention. Responsible for provision of supported employment services to clients in an expanded geographic area. Coordinates scheduling associated with assigned caseloads and for timelines associated with meeting accomplishing supported employment goals and activities. Serves as resource to other supported employment services direct care employees and for providing training, as needed, for Job Coaches and Supported Employer Trainer I staff. May be required to transport clients. May be assigned to work in any STARC-operated facility when not assigned specific employment specialist duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Evaluates client’s interests and abilities through use of standardized assessments, personal interviews, observations, etc.
- Based on information gathered during evaluation process, begins search for a job suitably matched to client
- “Sells” the idea of supported employment to prospective employers, emphasizing client’s dependability, ongoing support and follow-up, government sponsored employment incentive programs, tax advantages, and guaranteed quality of work.
- Assists client in filling out job applications, attending interviews, negotiating wages and hours, arranging transportation, and understanding employer rules, benefits, etc.
- Develops a job/task analysis with job duties and sequences.
- Begins systematic instruction of job tasks, as well as related skills involving supervisors and co-workers in the training process as much as possible.
- Records client’s performance and submits monthly progress reports.
- Has the employer complete written evaluations of the client’s job performance and responds
- Is prepared to go back on the job any time for re-training with client.
- Begins a gradual fading from the job site when all job tasks are completed independently and meet company/employer standards.
- Monitors the client’s performance at least twice a month by talking to supervisors and co-workers and by completing task analytic probes, production rate recordings, and on-task observations.
- Provides training to Supported Employment Job Trainers
- Is available to Supported Employment Job Trainers and Supported Employment Trainer I as resource relative to supported employment services and activities
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Direct Care-Day Programs
Heavy Work:
Job tasks are classified as heavy work that requires occasional lifting of 50- 100 pounds and frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and otherwise moving objects of 25 – 50 pounds. Requires frequent walking, standing, stooping, and bending. The employee is also required to restrain adult individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities when their behavior is aggressive.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- BA degree in human resources, business, psychology, or similar field with two (2) years prior work-related experience with individuals with disABILITIES required
- Certificate of completion of LRS Employment Specialist Training
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills
- Documentation of supervisory/leadership training.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to relate to clients with disABILITIES in a manner which will facilitate their growth and development.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
An Equal Employment Opportunity employer, STARC of Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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