Employment Specialist, Goodwill Re-Entry Initiative F/T

Description

Hourly Pay range: $20.35 - $27.27

This position typically pays $20.35/Hour

SUMMARY 

Work as part of the interdisciplinary team to assist individuals receiving services in identifying and making choices about their social, vocational and personal goals; and in choosing, getting and keeping individual competitive employment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist with coordinating the intake process for new referrals and/or interdepartmental transfers to include review of referral materials/Master File, conducting a comprehensive intake interview, development of an Individual Service Plan (ISP) with individual receiving services and other interdisciplinary team members, and completion of required documentation to complete the intake process.

Implement the ISP and insure employment readiness (i.e. appropriate attire, bus fare/tokens, etc.) and the smooth and timely transition to employment.

Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, family members, residential providers, funders, and any other internal and external contacts to insure pertinent resources are available to individuals.  

Schedule and facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings to develop, enhance and review the ISP to insure smooth and timely coordination of services and supports, including those necessary to meet personal care needs and individual goals.

Empower individuals receiving services to maximize their input regarding services/supports that are provided by supporting self-advocacy activities. 

Assist with identifying and addressing barriers that may exist that need to be rectified prior to beginning an active job search. Identified areas of need may include, but are not limited to: Acquisition of Personal Documents (i.e. State ID, birth certificate, driver’s license, etc.), Financial Obligations/Goals, Re-unification with children or other family members, Substance Use Counseling and/or detox, Housing, etc.

Assist in the development and facilitation of training programs to include but not be limited to, Good Path. Provide instruction on topics such as job seeking, job retention and relevant life skills (i.e. travel training, sexuality awareness and abuse prevention, socialization and self-advocacy).

Review information about individuals from such sources as records, tests, interviews, and other professionals, to become familiar with the individual's interests, aptitudes, abilities, personality characteristics, and special needs related to vocational planning and job development. Stay abreast of labor market trends.

Assist in development of a professional resume for each assigned program participant to be used during the job search and that will highlight areas of strength and prior job experience, as applicable. 

Ensure person-centered job placements that match individual's skills, needs and vocational goals, as established by supervisor. May conduct on-site job analysis to determine if job requirements and work environment match individual's skills, needs, and vocational goals. May arrange and facilitate interviews with prospective employers.  

May train individuals to perform their essential work tasks in an appropriate and productive manner specific to the workplace. Ensure that employer's production and quality control needs are met. This may require the employment specialist to complete actual work tasks, as appropriate and/or to document attendance, work produced, etc. Facilitate opportunities for individuals to maximize their integration into the workplace.  

Work with the employer to ensure that a safe and accessible work environment exists. Act as a resource for employers regarding disability issues or other barriers to employment.

Provide ongoing job retention support and perform job retention verification activities, as necessitated for program performance and outcome reporting.

Provide crisis intervention and utilize approved behavioral management techniques to enhance the individuals' success in the workplace.

Provide required communication and documentation to meet agency, state, federal and other pertinent standards and guidelines. Ensure that all required documentation for payroll and progress reports, service delivery and participation is completed in a thorough and timely manner.

Use of computer to complete service documentation in program data management system, to include, but not limited to, job development activity, outreach efforts, job placement information, periodic assessments, goal tracking, and related case management, if applicable

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