Employment Counselor jobs in Dickinson, ND

Pride is nationally accredited. As a team member, it is your responsibility to assist the company in supporting the attainment of Personal Outcome Measures in the lives of those you serve.  The Outcomes are further defined by the following categories:  Identity, Autonomy, Affiliation, Attainment, Safeguards, Rights, and Health and Wellness ().  In the performance of your position duties, you should always be aware of how you can enhance the individual’s ability to make choices in their lives that will allow them to achieve their goals, have better relationships, be more satisfied with their services and with their life situations, have a daily routine and privacy, and effectively use their environments.  People should also be able to participate in the life of the community in an integrated environment, have friends, perform social roles and interact with other members of the community.  People should be safe and be connected to a natural support system, exercise their rights, be treated fairly and be respected.  People also have the right to the best possible health, be secure, and be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

1.  The primary responsibility is to promote the growth, well-being and autonomy of the individuals served. Growth refers to the maturation of the individual in an age-appropriate manner. Well-being reflects the preferences of the individual. Autonomy is the ability of the individual in ensuring that they have the support needed to maintain control over their environments and life events.

2.   Represent Pride to area businesses and organizations, to expand the employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

3.   Be responsible for screening individuals for the appropriateness and availability of job placement and supported employment.

4.  Be responsible for scheduling staff and performing job coaching duties when necessary.

5.   Maintain documentation of employer contacts, worker placement records, and other activity as deemed necessary.

6.   Responsible for the hiring, training, supervision, and support of the Employment Specialists (Job Coaches).

7.  Continually monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of job coaching performance.     Complete annual performance reviews.

8.  Responsible for working effectively with referring agencies, case management systems and other identified entities to ensure that requested services are provided.

9.   Responsible for the day-to-day budget oversight of Vocational Development, Supported Employment, Mental Health and other programs, as assigned, under the direction of the VSA.

10. Develop initial program design and curriculum for new program options.

11. Actively participate in organizations whose purpose is to enhance inclusion.

12. Be knowledgeable of current labor laws.

13. Portray themselves and the agency in a professional manner.

14. Attend agency staff meetings, participate in agency sponsored in-service training, and independently enhance personal/professional development.

EDUCATION 

1.         Minimum requirement of Bachelors Degree in human service area, marketing, education or public relations, preferred.                  

2.     ND Driver's License and proof of insurance.                                                                

 EXPERIENCE

 1.     4 years supervisory experience, preferred.