Employment Specialist

Peopleorporated•Fall River, MA

2d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Employment Specialist $22.50 / Hourly Location: Riggenbach Road, Fall River, MA Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity! The Employment Specialist provides services necessary to assist consumers in obtaining and maintaining employment in integrated settings.

Requirements

Associates degree in human services or a related field or through a diploma and one year of experience working with developmentally disabled adults, or suitable combination of education and experience
Skill in organizing work and coaching workers
Skill in verbal and written communication and relationship building with a wide range of people
Ability to develop and maintain employment opportunities for developmentally disabled adults
Ability to work as part of team to develop and monitor work placements
Tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years.
A qualifying criminal background check and driving record and a valid drivers license

Responsibilities

Develop employment opportunities for individuals through resources and contacts.
Provide on-site training and support to individuals to facilitate successful transition into employment.
Work with managers and coworkers to develop natural support and promote integration in the workplace.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with employers.
Provide ongoing support, including job training, counseling, and service coordination as needed.
Collect data and maintain records of job performance, training, and other employment data and supports.
Maintain communication with referral agencies, families, and other involved parties.
Participate in and facilitate meetings designed to solicit community support for individual job development and to identify ideal job types and environments.
Participate in staff meetings and regular supervision meetings.
Obtain Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification.
Train job coaches and/or individuals in employment and community-based activity goals.
Provide job coaching as requested at employment locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.