Employment Consultant Level 1

Orion Industries•Mukilteo, WA

13d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities: Level 1: Coaching Identify opportunities for career growth with the employer and supported employee. Onsite visits to check with supported employee and employer at regular intervals. Identify solutions to personnel issues and implement them; this may include behavior supports, developing communication systems, and adaptive technology. Provide on-the-job training and coaching to supported employees to ensure success at their job. Provide training support to individuals when job tasks change as needed. Perform vocational assessments in the community and determine the marketable skills of job seekers. Provide training and consultations to managers and co-workers to enable them to support the supported employee. Develop ongoing positive relationships with key co-workers in every workplace. Works with DDCS community to be an advocate for best practice and educate Orion staff. Case Management Develop annual service plan goals for clients on caseload with support of Employment/Community Inclusion Lead – as needed. Implement solutions to transportation issues as needed. Coordinate supports with funders, residential staff, and families during all stages of services. Maintain daily case records and other documentation to demonstrate outcomes and progress on behalf of clients. Manage caseload and required monthly service hours and develop weekly schedule to meet customer needs. Maintain billing of 80% of allocated hours. Assures all behavior plans are based upon principles of positive behavioral supports and personal responsibility and include a functional assessment of the problem behaviors. Communication Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders. Communicate any issues to Employment Consultant Lead or the Community Based Employment Program Manager. Coordinate with family or residential staff as needed. Coordinate and communicate with staff if operating as a Primary or Secondary staff to achieve seamless services. Other Participate in scheduled staff meetings and provide input to other Service staff to share responsibilities that contribute to the success of the team. Support other members of the team to ensure client coverage (i.e., vacation, sick, new job starts). Conduct majority of the work in the community. Carry out additional responsibilities as identified and assigned by Employment/ Community Inclusion Lead or Director of Services – Mukilteo. Utilize best practices issued by DDA/DVR and other funders as related to discovery, job preparation, job development and coaching/retention services. Honor the client confidentiality policy. Is knowledgeable about funding and legislation / service trends. Provides input to programs and processes which enhance services. Serves as mentor and role model to new staff. Plays a role in achieving projects outlined in strategic plan or by division. Develop community jobs utilizing job development best practice strategies. Market services to businesses, generate leads of potential employers, conduct environmental and job analysis, and write business proposals to generate job placements. Participate in networking events and groups in the business community. Level 2 - Accomplishes all duties and responsibilities of Level 1 plus: Coaching / Development Develop community jobs utilizing job development best practice strategies. Market services to businesses, generate leads of potential employers, conduct environmental and job analysis, and write business proposals to generate job placements. Participate in networking events and groups in the business community. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Ability to pass background check including the Washington State Department of Social and Health services background through Background Check Central Unit (BCCU)
Must have valid driver’s license and personally insured vehicle
Ability to pass Orion’s driving abstract requirement to allow for transportation of clients
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
Possess or acquire a first aid/CPR certification when course is offered by Orion
Adhere to Orion’s cell phone reimbursement policy, which requires a smart phone
Level 1 – Associate degree or high school diploma with one year experience working with people with I / DD, preferably in a vocational setting
Level 2 or 3 – Bachelor’s degree in related field or certification in employment services such as CESP or experience in lieu of education
Lead – Bachelor’s degree in related field or minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role in the DDA community
Outgoing and confident in approaching businesses on behalf of people with disabilities
Willing to maintain flexible work schedule
Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and their impact on functioning and employment
Excellent customer service skills – ability to relate and communicate well with all stakeholders
Excellent ability to communicate in English – both verbally and in writing
Ability to analyze, coordinate and synthesize information and reach sound conclusions
Strong computer literacy – able to use Word, Excel and the internet
Present a positive, professional image in demeanor and dress
Ability to apply positive support principles and strategies

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for career growth with the employer and supported employee.
Onsite visits to check with supported employee and employer at regular intervals.
Identify solutions to personnel issues and implement them; this may include behavior supports, developing communication systems, and adaptive technology.
Provide on-the-job training and coaching to supported employees to ensure success at their job.
Provide training support to individuals when job tasks change as needed.
Perform vocational assessments in the community and determine the marketable skills of job seekers.
Provide training and consultations to managers and co-workers to enable them to support the supported employee.
Develop ongoing positive relationships with key co-workers in every workplace.
Works with DDCS community to be an advocate for best practice and educate Orion staff.
Develop annual service plan goals for clients on caseload with support of Employment/Community Inclusion Lead – as needed.
Implement solutions to transportation issues as needed.
Coordinate supports with funders, residential staff, and families during all stages of services.
Maintain daily case records and other documentation to demonstrate outcomes and progress on behalf of clients.
Manage caseload and required monthly service hours and develop weekly schedule to meet customer needs.
Maintain billing of 80% of allocated hours.
Assures all behavior plans are based upon principles of positive behavioral supports and personal responsibility and include a functional assessment of the problem behaviors.
Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate any issues to Employment Consultant Lead or the Community Based Employment Program Manager.
Coordinate with family or residential staff as needed.
Coordinate and communicate with staff if operating as a Primary or Secondary staff to achieve seamless services.
Participate in scheduled staff meetings and provide input to other Service staff to share responsibilities that contribute to the success of the team.
Support other members of the team to ensure client coverage (i.e., vacation, sick, new job starts).
Conduct majority of the work in the community.
Carry out additional responsibilities as identified and assigned by Employment/ Community Inclusion Lead or Director of Services – Mukilteo.
Utilize best practices issued by DDA/DVR and other funders as related to discovery, job preparation, job development and coaching/retention services.
Honor the client confidentiality policy.
Is knowledgeable about funding and legislation / service trends.
Provides input to programs and processes which enhance services.
Serves as mentor and role model to new staff.
Plays a role in achieving projects outlined in strategic plan or by division.
Develop community jobs utilizing job development best practice strategies.
Market services to businesses, generate leads of potential employers, conduct environmental and job analysis, and write business proposals to generate job placements.
Participate in networking events and groups in the business community.