Employment Specialist

The Whole Person•Kansas City, MO

5d•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing advocacy, independent living skills training, peer counseling, information and referral, and related services designed to help people with disabilities maximize their opportunities for employment. The individual in this position will serve as a role model and mentor for people with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
One year experience working with individuals who have disabilities
Current state driver’s license and a good driving record
Ability to travel regularly to provide services to individuals within The Whole Person’s service area in Missouri (Jackson, Cass, Clay and Platte Counties)
Ability to travel regularly to provide services to individuals within The Whole Person’s service areas in Kansas (Johnson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in related field
Knowledgeable about community services
Personal experience with a Disability

Responsibilities

Evaluate the consumer’s preferences for employment, accommodation needs, current skills levels and possible contributions, to employment through intake, assessment, observation, contacts with the individual’s identified support network, etc.
Utilize the information gathered through discovery to assist the individual achieve his/her vocational goal through the development of specific, measurable, achievable, realist and time-limited action steps.
Complete billing, monthly progress reports, satisfaction surveys, other funder requirements and other data work requested in a timely manner, according to department policy.
Assist in the provision of skills trainings and general advocacy
Utilize community settings for observation, career exploration, potential job opportunities, etc.
Locate competitive job sites in the community, contacts employers, conducts job site analyses, monitors progress of persons served at their job site, and as requested, intervenes to promote vocational success
Participate actively as part of the services team: attend staff meetings, in-service trainings and other trainings/meetings per accreditation requirements.
Follow up with participants through weekly meetings to ensure goal progression (or need for revision), and the fulfillment of weekly action steps and assignments.
Provide post placement support when necessary.
Receive Information and Referral Calls, provide advocacy, peer support, transition or refer consumers to other staff to provide these services.
Regular and predictable attendance