EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST - OPWDD

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF TOMPKINS/TIOGA•Hoopers Valley, NY

13d•$20

About The Position

We are Hiring! Job Posting: EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST Location: Tioga County Employment Type: Part Time & Flexible Schedule Based around Individual needs Salary: 20.00an hour General Description: Provide vocational services to persons enrolled in waiver services. Development and implementation of the various employment services offered through OPWDD. Support and coach staff on required documentation and training through OPWDD. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides direct services and support to individuals receiving Pre-Vocational Services, Employment Training Program (ETP), Supported Employment including intensive and follow-along services as indicated in each person’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Employment Plan(s). (Direct Services include but not limited to training on and off site, covering social skills, communication skills, travel training, assisting with transportation, personal care, and other areas necessary to enhance individual’s ability to live and work independently in the community) Provides timely reports on individuals’ progress through daily documentation and other means as needed or requested Learns the eVero database system for recordkeeping Knows the service plan and safeguards for each individual served Provides skill training-assistance by learning specific work duties and performance standards for jobs service recipients obtain (e.g., doing the task) Develops work-related behaviors in service recipients such as time and attendance, dress, communication skills, accepting supervision and travel skills Assists individuals with job development in the community. (Job development includes but not limited to situational assessments, observations, site tours, job shadows in order to assist the individual with identifying what type of job the individual is best suited for and interested in) Acts as liaison between individual, family, employer, co-workers of individuals, and other providers to ensure individuals are receiving the appropriate services Communicates with supervisors on how to best work with newly placed individuals Assists the individual acquiring a sense of belonging at the work site, encourage an understanding of and a participation in employee programs, which involves socialization with coworkers Facilitates the development of positive relationships between individuals and their employers and co- workers Follows and maintains days and hours of services as assigned, providing safe transportation as needed Provides outreach to community about the services offered and provided by Catholic Charities Attends training and other meetings as required Conducts self in a manner as to always contribute to maximum individual growth and in accordance with all regulations and agency policy and procedures Attends required trainings through OPWDD and Catholic Charities Attends staff meetings and other Catholic Charities functions Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and one year of experience in rehabilitation placement or related field, and enrollment in a specialized course approved by ACCES-VR; OR Bachelor’s Degree, enrollment in a specialized course, and enrollment in a Master’s Degree program in vocational rehabilitation counselor or evaluation or related areas; OR A combination of education and experience which, in the judgement of ACCES-VP, is sustainably equivalent to the standards of this subdivision.
Valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle (if required).
Relevant years of experience and education will be considered
Effective communication and organizational skills required.
Flexibility with assignments and schedule required.
Ability to work independently in individual’s homes and community settings with sound decision making and judgement.
Is a Team player.
Ability to assist a person with vocational support needs, such as breaking down tasks in manageable pieces, modeling the task, redirection, assisting with reasonable accommodations, and facilitating a relationship with the employer and coworkers.
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCDR’s corporate compliance and ethics program.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.
Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques.
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of all records reviewed including client records, employee records and billing records.
Possess a valid NYS Drivers’ License and a driver’s record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
Continuous use of a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.
Demonstrate commitment to Agency Mission Statement.

Responsibilities

Provides direct services and support to individuals receiving Pre-Vocational Services, Employment Training Program (ETP), Supported Employment including intensive and follow-along services as indicated in each person’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Employment Plan(s).
Provides timely reports on individuals’ progress through daily documentation and other means as needed or requested
Learns the eVero database system for recordkeeping
Knows the service plan and safeguards for each individual served
Provides skill training-assistance by learning specific work duties and performance standards for jobs service recipients obtain
Develops work-related behaviors in service recipients such as time and attendance, dress, communication skills, accepting supervision and travel skills
Assists individuals with job development in the community.
Acts as liaison between individual, family, employer, co-workers of individuals, and other providers to ensure individuals are receiving the appropriate services
Communicates with supervisors on how to best work with newly placed individuals
Assists the individual acquiring a sense of belonging at the work site, encourage an understanding of and a participation in employee programs, which involves socialization with coworkers
Facilitates the development of positive relationships between individuals and their employers and co- workers
Follows and maintains days and hours of services as assigned, providing safe transportation as needed
Provides outreach to community about the services offered and provided by Catholic Charities
Attends training and other meetings as required
Conducts self in a manner as to always contribute to maximum individual growth and in accordance with all regulations and agency policy and procedures
Attends required trainings through OPWDD and Catholic Charities
Attends staff meetings and other Catholic Charities functions
Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor