COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST - Charleston/Olney

CTF Illinois•Charleston, IL

11d•$20 - $20

About The Position

CTF Illinois is seeking a Community Employment Specialist to assist individuals in employment/volunteer placement within the community. This position will work in both Charleston IL and Olney IL and will require travel between the two locations. Contacts community based employers, as an employment consultant to secure paid employment and volunteer educational opportunities for referred individuals. Researches and recommends community employment sites and activities, completes vocational assessments, conducts site evaluations and provides follow up as indicated. Conducts career exploration and vocational opportunities by reaching out to employers and matching employer needs with individuals goals. Assist Community Employment Service individual’s activities such as: completing job applications and interviews, providing training of work skills, work related educational information (American with Disabilities Act), appropriate behaviors and social interaction. Provide on-site support to workers and employers. Coordinate transportation for worker. Case management services to include maintenance of progress notes, contact logs, and other required documentation. Maintain accurate documentation of services according to policies and procedures. Act as back up job coach. Assist Associate Director of Community Services and Production with marketing and development of Community Employment. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Experience working with persons with disabilities
Excellent writing skills.
Possess the ability to maintain a professional demeanor, provide structure and emotional support to assist Individuals in any array of job sites.
Ability to work a flexible schedule according to the needs of the people we serve and employers.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Able to pass Illinois Background Checks.
Must be flexible and thorough, i.e., is able to cope well with the unexpected, meets deadlines, leaves no loose ends attends to detail-all with minimum supervision.
Ability to work cooperatively with and under the direction and supervision of a variety of persons including agency supervisors, family members and guardians of Individuals, contract purchasers, etc.

Responsibilities

Contacts community based employers, as an employment consultant to secure paid employment and volunteer educational opportunities for referred individuals.
Researches and recommends community employment sites and activities, completes vocational assessments, conducts site evaluations and provides follow up as indicated.
Conducts career exploration and vocational opportunities by reaching out to employers and matching employer needs with individuals goals.
Assist Community Employment Service individual’s activities such as: completing job applications and interviews, providing training of work skills, work related educational information (American with Disabilities Act), appropriate behaviors and social interaction.
Provide on-site support to workers and employers.
Coordinate transportation for worker.
Case management services to include maintenance of progress notes, contact logs, and other required documentation.
Maintain accurate documentation of services according to policies and procedures.
Act as back up job coach.
Assist Associate Director of Community Services and Production with marketing and development of Community Employment.
Other duties as assigned
Attendance on the job, as well as to trainings, continuing education, and meetings as scheduled.
Work cooperatively with all team members to help fulfill the mission and philosophy
Exercise good judgment, decision making, and regard for safety within all aspects of performing the job duties of an Community Employment Specialist