Employment Specialist (Job Coaching) - Menomonie

Aurora Community Services•Menomonie, WI

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About The Position

Your New Beginning Starts Here We’re more than a human services agency—we’re partners in transformation, walking alongside you on the journey to a fuller, richer life. We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented person to join our team . The candidate will play a crucial role in consumers career development. Details: Work Location Dunn County and potential hours in Eau Claire/Chippewa County Hours: 6-20 hrs. a week Full availability, to include weekends, evenings if needed

Responsibilities

Consumer Advocacy Advocate for employment development to improve independence
Ensure that consumer’s employment goal is clear, well defined, and achievable
Act as a liaison between supervisor, consumer, and employer to appropriately communicate concerns and create successful employment outcomes
Provide job-skill training/coaching to help consumers acquire and maintain independent employment
Implement consumer’s individual employment plan
Monitor employment progress by completing assessment activities that determine skill level, and identify existing or new barriers
Complete daily/monthly reports and documentation based on observations of work performance, goal progress, job coaching hours, and any additional supportive information
Attend scheduled meetings/trainings and communicate professionally
Protect consumer confidentiality
Comply with all ARA and employment site safety standards
Assist with personal care/medical needs as directed by supervisor
Identify and report work hazards
Other duties as assigned