Employment Support Specialist

Co-Mhar • Philadelphia, PA

122d • $18 - $19

About The Position

The Employment Support Specialist will work within COMHAR's Day Program and with businesses and employers in the community to bring awareness to the benefits of competitive integrated employment. Through collaboration and a community focused approach, this position will provide individualized opportunities for adults with disabilities that enhance their employment skills, identify career interests, maintain work, while developing new learning and employment opportunities. This position will deliver quality services that include on the job training, job development, assessments that promote independence, community integration and a person-centered approach. This position seeks a candidate who is flexible and brings enthusiasm to the growing team and program. COMHAR offers three different training programs to meet individuals' varying level of need and setting preference. Programs include developmental training to teach basic skills, facility-based vocational training, community-based instruction, and supported employment.

Requirements

• Level 1: High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be ACRE certified within 60 days of hire.
• Experience with individuals having a developmental, intellectual disability or commensurate experience is preferred.
• Must maintain valid driver's license, insurance, and have access to own vehicle.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be proficient with standard office equipment.
• Must be flexible in scheduling including weekends and holidays.
• Must be available to perform other duties as assigned or needed.
• Position requires occasional lifting on an average weight of 50 pounds.
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree.
• Must be ACRE Certified.
• Successful completion of Adult Autism Waiver PA state trainings- Goal Attainment Scaling, Skill Building, Spectrum 2.0.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with individuals having a developmental, intellectual disability or commensurate experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consumers with on-the-job training, counseling, resources, job development and supports that are person-centered, promotes independence, encourages community participation, and prioritizes paid employment.
• Deliver services in a manner that actively engages and challenges each individual to increase their independent functioning, self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and towards more independent adult living.
• Create opportunities and supports for assessments, internships, or paid employment aimed at helping individuals fine-tune their employment interests and skills.
• Provide on the job training and supports to individuals of a nature, intensity and duration that enhances success, integration, and independence on the job.
• Create a deliberate plan fade support that balances risk against gain.
• Work cooperatively with COMHAR staff, supervisors, consumers, team members associated with the consumers enrolled in the Employment program, and employers and in a manner that is consistent with core values.
• Work cooperatively with funding sources and referral agencies in a manner that is consistent with core values.
• Actively participate in and contribute to activities/projects/teams that serve the broader unit, agency, and community needs or interests.
• Seek out and participate in training and professional development to satisfy requirements to heighten the quality of services, build and strengthen business and community resources, and prioritizes Employment First.
• Follow all policies and procedures established by COMHAR, federal, state and county laws and funding entities.
• Maintain an active exchange with supervisor or issues and/or needs.
• Offer a deliberate responsiveness to supervisory directives, instruction, and feedback.
• Observe the unit's and the agency's chain of command.
• Maintain professional and on-going relationships with case managers, local, state, and federal funders.
• Conduct and coordinate service provision and documentation in a timely, cost-conscious manner.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $18.00-$19.00.
• Flexible scheduling including weekends and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED