Employment Placement Specialist- VR (Vocational Rehabilitation)

ServiceSource • Orlando, FL

5d • Remote

About The Position

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (AA/AS) in Social Services or related field or minimum of two (2) years work-related experience may substitute for Associate’s Degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years professional experience in business or rehabilitation community
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required.
• Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Own transportation and insurance, and valid Florida driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Excellent oral/verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the community and community resources.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Responsibilities

• Ensure that basic consumer information is collected and maintained in a common database and that can be used to track and report program activity and changes in demographics and services offered.
• Ensure files (electronic or paper) are up to date, complete, maintained, closed upon case closure with exit summaries prepared, and meet all Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards in the Community Employment Services section.
• Assess consumer strengths, barriers, skills and interests and maintain close communication with referral agency.
• May arrange for assessment services, job club/pre-employment skills training and ensure that consumers are provided these services as needed.
• Make recommendations for appropriate employment opportunities.
• Make appropriate individualized recommendations which reflect consumers vocational feasibility and vocational goals by interpreting test results and integrating referral information.
• Identify consumers' vocational feasibility through analysis of testing results by developing individualized plans based on participant information, which ensure that appropriate psychometric tests, and work samples.
• Conduct labor market analysis to determine appropriate and available job opportunities in the local community then document labor market information in final evaluation report.
• Prepare consumers for competitive employment through familiarization with job application forms, anticipated employer expectations and general interview procedures.
• Counsel the consumer in job seeking skills, including grooming and hygiene.
• Provide Job Placement, job seeking skills training, on the job training, job coaching, travel training as needed and other supports necessary for the consumer to obtain or maintain employment.
• This may be in format of Pre-Placement Training, Career Camps, Self-Advocacy, Peer Mentoring as appropriate.
• Provide follow along to individuals that are working to ensure they maintain their employment successfully.
• Ensure authorization is received prior to initiating any work with consumer conduct intake with consumer and complete a Benefits Summary and Analysis (BS&A) within 60 days of receipt of referral.
• Ensure updates are shared with administrative staff and any referrals over 60 days are closed out with counselor or new authorization is obtained.
• Gather required data and complete reports for the contacting agencies on each consumer.
• Maintain a caseload and provide job placement/development activities that ensure the employment of consumers and provide the required follow-up activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• An Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree