Employment Specialist / Job Coach – 32 Hours Per Week Position Available In Shelby, Alabama

Employment Specialist / Job Coach – 32 Hours Per Week The Arc of Shelby County – 3.4 Pelham, AL Job Details Full-time $15 – $16 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Working with people with developmental disabilities CPR Certification Microsoft Excel Working with people with disabilities Sales Word processing Public speaking High school diploma or GED Driver’s License First Aid Certification Driving Computer skills Communication skills Marketing Entry level Full Job Description The Arc of Shelby County, Inc.

Position and Description Position Title:

Employment Specialist Reports To:

Director of Employment Services Location:

Based in Pelham Office, but

Primarily Field Work Standard Hours:

As needed to accomplish work

Classification:

Non-Exempt, Hourly-32 hours

Provides Supervision To:

None

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of the Director of Employment Services, the Job Coach/Employment Specialist will be responsible for assisting participants of The Arc of Shelby County’s Employment program through the successful completion in attaining and retaining competitive employment opportunities in the community. The Employment Specialist will also be responsible, as assigned, to provide extended services to clients who have gained and retain community employment. This position will include marketing of The Arc’s program to employers in Shelby County.

RESPONSIBILITIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identify potential employers in the community for adults with developmental disabilities. Assist participants with assessment of abilities for appropriate employment. Assist individuals in obtaining employment. Assist in one-on-one and group training to prepare jobseekers for competitive employment Provide needed job coaching (to be determined on individual basis). May conduct task analysis, arranging tasks into sequential teachable components.

In a work setting:

(a) monitors and teaches work related skills and behaviors such as appropriate communication, on-task behavior, grooming, appropriate social interactions. (b) identifies employer or supported employee concerns and tries to resolve potential problems without intruding on the employer/supervisor relationships. (c) ensure that task is completed according to the standard established for that task. Coordinate with other agencies to fully serve individuals Maintain contact with employer and employee to ensure job success Liaison with individual served, family, employer and any other parties to remove all barriers to successful competitive employment and continued employment. Develop appropriate records and complete all documentation as required by funding agency, accreditation agency, and The Arc of Shelby County. Provide program participant transportation during assessment and job development as necessary. Assure all agency safety policies are adhered to. Represent agency in a courteous and professional manner at all times. Travel to program participant worksite and access varying workspace as necessary.

ANCILLLARY FUNCTIONS

Report regularly to supervisor on program participant status. Complete and submit all required reporting forms, including hours worked, in a timely manner. Participate in staffing with referral counselor or other professional providing services. Adhere to agency policies. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the agency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Depends wholly on the setting in which training of program participant is to take place. Each site may have a variety of factors that should be acknowledged, including variable noise and dust levels, varying temperatures, lighting and ground surfaces.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Depends on training site and skill being trained: standing, sitting, bending, stooping, lifting, grasping and stretching. Visual skills. Vehicle travel and driving. Fine motor dexterity. QUALIFICATIONS/Education Degree in related field preferred, but not required Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities (or similar experience is strongly preferred). The ability to maintain First Aid and CPR certification Valid Driver’s license and proof of acceptable levels of automobile insurance Ability to perform duties in a variety of settings, including professional situations, private homes, area businesses and other sites. Sales/marketing experience preferred. Computer skills, including word processing, excel and database. Competencies Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and reporting. Ability to function in a flexible, ever-changing environment. Belief in inclusiveness in all community settings. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Detail oriented. Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule. Days and times will be assigned based on program/program participant needs. This may include working some evenings, weekends or holidays. Ability to schedule calendar of activities and maintain personal activities as scheduled.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 – $16.00 per hour Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Schedule:

Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): What is your experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

Work Location:

In person