A Program Coordinator coordinates ongoing program activity, or a group of related projects, for a company or organization, usually performing administrative or human resources tasks.
The Community Employment Specialist is responsible to ensure development and implementation of a total community integration plan to enable persons with disabilities and severe disabilities to access and maintain competitive employment. This position reports directly to the Program Specialist who reviews work performance for effectiveness and adherence to program policies and procedures. The Program Specialist provides the general direction for the guidance of the overall functioning of the program in Luzerne/Wyoming Counties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Meets with and conducts presentation to potential referral services to generate program referrals. Completes program intakes and establishes all eligibility requirements. Makes referrals to appropriate funding sources when necessary. Works with all program referrals and team members to evaluate and establish creative solutions to vocational barriers faced by persons with disabilities and severe disabilities. Develops job opportunities in the community for adults and pre-transitional youth that match the program participant's preference and ability: 1. Contacts and tracks potential employers for the job seeker. 2. Utilizes a marketing approach to develop job opportunities. 3. Completes job analysis through observation and interview. 4. Develops traditional and non-traditional job opportunities in the community that match program participant's skills. 5. Implements intensive training strategies to ensure successful placement. A. Identifies vocation and social objectives and priority needs. B. Provides a Systematic Training Plan. C. Evaluates progress with employer/supervisor. D. Evaluates program participant's job satisfaction. E. Provides feedback to employees, co-workers, supervisor, fund sources, significant others, parents, etc. F. Arranges for needed services. G. Withdraws intensive training when necessary skills are consistently demonstrated according to funding providers' guidelines. H. Completes progress reports to all funding sources according to referral structure. Implements a tri-level maintenance program of follow up: 1. Maintains contact with the employer as the service requires and/or the needs of individuals. 2. Maintains monthly contact with the family/or significant other. 3. Arranges for re-training to accommodate any changes in the job at new position at the direction of the funding source. 4. Completes reports to all funding sources according to referral service structure. 5. Communicates clearly with all involved parties. Accurately completes all data collection and billing, progress reports, and other necessary written records. Maintains individual files on each program participant, ensuring information in files is current and up-to-date. Accurately records billable time in the appropriate format for billable services approved by the funding sources. Orients industry/business personnel to the benefits in hiring persons with disabilities. Attends local task force and employment coalitions/work groups as needed. Delivers presentations to these groups to promote supported (CE) employment. Works as a back-up to other Community Employment Specialists to ensure services are provided in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned by the Program Specialist
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education and/or
Experience:
High School Diploma/GED equivalent Secondary education and/or experience in the human service field preferred. Step By Step is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Step By Step, we are committed to and value an inclusive and diverse workforce and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our workforce is critical to our success. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, parental status and any other characteristics or protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business necessity.
