Employment Professional

Spring Dell Center, Inc.•La Plata, MD

2d•$21

About The Position

The Employment Professional is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities as they pursue employment opportunities aligned with their personal goals and strengths. This role focuses on delivering individualized support, fostering community integration, and promoting collaboration to ensure success in the workplace. The Employment Professional provides a range of supported employment services tailored to each person's needs, with the goal of enhancing independence, developing positive work relationships, and building the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential for long-term success on the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
Full drivers license with a clean driving record with 2 years driving experience.
Basic computer skills
Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the participants and demands of the job.
Successful completion of Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) within 6 months of hire.
Successful completion of the Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with disabled adults preferred
Associate degree preferred
DDA, LTSS and ICM experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Identify employment opportunities with the people supported based on individualized assessment information.
Conducts individualized job development by speaking with employers in the community about the person's abilities and desires to obtain employment.
Assist participants in preparing for interviews, completing job applications, and developing job-related skills.
Develop positive relationships with businesses, community agencies, other departments, and outside vendors.
Conduct assessments to identify accommodations for each person.
Provide discovery, job development, follow along support and ongoing job supports to the people supported at their places of employment, including job coaching and advocacy as needed.
Provide transportation to and from places of employment, as needed.
Complete accurate and timely daily documentation of all employment services.