Vocational Services Coordinator Position Available In Onslow, North Carolina

Vocational Services Coordinator Vocational Services Coordinator locations
Jacksonville, NC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 4 Days Ago
job requisition id
R50649
We are hiring for:
Vocational Services Coordinator

Type:

Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Under limited supervision, an Employment Specialist will be responsible for placing individuals in the most appropriate employment setting, providing support for individuals or groups of persons with disabilities in a variety of community-based work settings, and providing support to individuals promoting independence in the work tasks and work environment, including the development of natural supports. Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in recruiting and job placement. Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 10 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear.”
Do others look to you for advice and counseling when they’re considering job choices? Are you patient, and known as a life coach among your friends?
RHA Health Services is looking for a passionate, driven, and resourceful Employment Services Coordinator Our Employment Services Coordinator provides support for individuals with disabilities in a variety of community-based work settings, supporting the person towards independence in the work tasks and work environment, including development of natural supports, assist the person receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports.
Employment Services Coordinator works along the Employment Specialist to implement services and supports to address the person’s vocational goals and desired outcomes as identified in their Individual Plan of Employment (IPE). In laymen’s terms, this person will attend the job of the persons we support, through training and into stabilization in the role for at least 90 days, often longer. So if a person we supports works from 10pm – 6am, you would go to the job with them. Flexibility in schedule and ability to work long hours is very important for this position.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Health Services where we put people first!
Successful candidates for the Employment Services Coordinator are excellent coaches and motivators who modeling preferred behaviors while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Additional requirements of the Employment Services Coordinator position include: High School degree or GED required;
Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, preferred
Valid drivers’ license and automotive insurance
Ability to pass background check and drug screen
CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role specific certification, a plus
Benefits
RHA Health Services offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work-life balance, and protection from the unexpected.
The comprehensive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees includes:
The comprehensive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees includes:
Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching
Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees
Offering free diabetic medication and supplies
401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo
Paid Time Off
Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance
Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!
Pre-employment screening:
Complete criminal background
Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
Drug testing
Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
Proof of employment history or references (if required)
Positions that require driving Proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:

Payactiv:

early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs:

Physical, Emotional and Financial
Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)

Training:

Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
•contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits