Employment Specialist Position Available In Butler, Missouri
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Company:
Networks Supported Living And Employment Services
Salary:
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Job Description
- Treat all clients, referral sources, stakeholders and team members with dignity and respect.“`{=html}“
- Adhere to all confidentiality, CARF and contractual standards during provision of services
- Maintain flexibility in work availability including evenings, overnights and weekends as necessary
- Compile and review vocational, medical, psychological and educational information, and utilize this information to assist clients with individualized career planning, job development and retention services
- Schedule and participate in team/planning meetings that discuss individual clients and their employment goals with shared decision-making
- Conduct orientation for clients to explain services and discuss their rights, responsibilities and disclosure
- Assist clients with individualized career planning through interviews, community-based activities and vocational counseling to determine strengths, needs, abilities and preferences in relation to their personal and employment goals
- Assist clients with individualized benefits planning at the onset of services, before starting a new job and when making decisions about changes in work hours and pay
- Teach and reinforce job seeking and job retention skills with clients
- Create employer relationships and provide employer services designed to develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities
- Serve as an advocate for clients with employers, referral sources and other stakeholders (family, schools, other social service agencies, etc)
- Educate employers regarding benefits of hiring persons with disabilities and facilitate job accommodations (e.g., assistive technology Adaptations, job carving, etc.)
- Promote the System, services and clients in a professional manner with employers and through participation in community events and awareness activities, this may include making presentations or public speaking
- Maintain frequent contact with referral sources for the purpose of discussing shared clients and identifying potential referrals
- Report job development outcomes and other relevant information to supervisor on a regular basis (e.g., referrals, placements, retention, areas of concern, etc.)
- Respond to crisis that may occur with clients at their worksite
- Travel extensively to conduct job development and supports, including transporting clients
- May be required to provide on-site or off-site job supports for clients
- Other duties as assigned by Leadership.
