Part-time
Description
Employment Services Professional
Part-time 0-29 hours and full time 40 hour per week
An Employment Services Professional (ESP) is responsible for providing employment services for individuals with varying disabilities in community-based employment. Employment services are delivered in accordance with person-centered planning approaches and adherence with Medicaid HCBS Waiver ACCESS-VR and other funding regulations / requirements. The Employment Services Professionals specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :
* Provide employment services and supports designed to assist an individual to find and maintain a job in the community; soft skills training assistance with application processes / interviewing travel training on-site job support and coaching etc.
* Develop implement and monitor individual employment action plans and collaborate with supervisor related to the same
* Deliver employment supports utilizing strength-based person-centered approaches
* Provide ongoing employment services and supports to the individual and employer to include on-site job support and coaching re-training advocacy career advancement and linkage to other relevant services
* Communicate with individuals served and vocational counselors in provision of services and coordinate planning meetings as appropriate
* Network with community businesses to identify new partnerships and cultivate existing partnerships to promote inclusive employment environments
* Act as a positive role model to individuals receiving services and maintain a professional presentation in all aspects of the position
What are we looking for in an Employment Services Professional :
* Possess strong interpersonal skills including effectively communicating ideas / directions maintaining professionalism and being receptive to guidance / direction from supervisor
* Experience interfacing with business community and comfortable in networking situations
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Effective time management and strong organizational skills
* Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs
* Demonstrate sound in normal work and emergency situations
* Able to work scheduled hours that may include overtime weekend and / or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agencys employee policy manual
* Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift twenty-five (25) pounds
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Requirements
* Bachelors Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or related Human Service field - OR - Associates Degree in Business; Liberal Arts or Human Services and two years applicable field experience - OR - A High School Diploma / GED and experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency exceeds the above standards of the program.
* Possess a valid drivers license acceptable to the agencys insurance carrier
Salary Description
$19.50 / per hour
Required Experience :
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development
Employment Type :
Part-Time
Experience :
years
Vacancy :
1
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