Supported Employment Specialist - Developmental Disabilities

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Essential Job Functions:

Assists clients with every aspect of obtaining and maintaining suitable competitive employment.

Counsels and encourages clients in employment-related matters to ensure the smoothest assimilation into a competitive work force.

Facilitates client appointments with Vocational Rehabilitation.

Conducts individual assessment of clients' employment needs and abilities and develops realistic goals and objectives.

Engages clients that are new to the program, or that have missed appointments.

Participates weekly in treatment team meetings to develop relationships with mental health providers (IPS) and facilitate client involvement in supported employment services.

Assists with resume development for each client.

Assists with all aspects of job development including finding leads, submitting applications, following up with employers, preparing for interviews, scheduling appointments, etc.

Completes a minimum of six employer contacts per week (IPS).

Develops relationships with employers to discover hiring needs to facilitate matching job seeking clients with appropriate employers. Provides job-site training and support to clients in a variety of community-based employment settings.

Provides daily/weekly/monthly follow-up communications, as needed, with both employer and client, as well as Vocational Rehabilitation counselor, to ensure mutual interests are being served.

Completes follow up regularly with clients that are working to offer support. Discuss social situations clients encounter in the workplace and help clients to learn to navigate social situations at work.

Facilitates conversations with employers regarding necessary accommodations on the work site, as needed.

Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients, such as issues related to case management, service collaboration, and resource development.

Makes presentations to representatives of community businesses regarding persons with disabilities to encourage business support for employment opportunities.

Assists in developing employment program promotional and marketing materials. Prepares documentation for services provided in compliance with the requirements established by funding resources and completes other prescribed paperwork.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.

Completion of approved CPR training requirements.

Experience:

One to two years' experience with a bachelor's degree working with the relevant client population, preferably as a Job Coach or Job Developer.

Physical Demands:

Position requires considerable physical exertion such as regular climbing of ladders or steps.

May include frequent lifting of patients.

Routine exposure to threat of bodily harm (e.g., from clients or their families).

Normal work tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.

Time Type: Full time

We continually help our community and employees flourish... one life at a time. As a Seven Counties Services employee there are many benefits to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Seven Counties Services.

Health & Wellness:

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Financial Wellbeing:

Competitive Compensation Packages

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching

Retirement and Financial Planning Services

Career Development and Growth:

Tuition Assistance Plans

Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Clinical Supervision toward licensure and reimbursement for certain license applications

Company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education

Opportunities for growth and movement

Leadership Academy for our rising stars, supervisors, and leaders

Seven Counties Services and Center for Clinical Excellence provide staff with industry best practices and processes

Work Life Balance:

Paid Time Off

Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (10 Paid Holidays)

Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Seven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.