Supported Employment Professional (PT- as needed basis)

The Arc's•Meadville, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supported Employment Professional will provide frequent and intensive support to individuals before, during, and after employment to ensure job stability. This role involves assisting individuals in finding competitive integrated employment, achieving stability with natural supports, and transitioning to extended services as needed. The professional will also collaborate with employers to ensure successful placements and provide direct support to individuals in their daily lives, including advocating for their rights, assisting with personal problems, and supporting them in maintaining their homes. This position requires implementing goals from Individualized Support Plans (ISPs), documenting progress, and transporting individuals to various appointments and activities.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
A high school diploma or equivalent education is required.
Each Supported Employment Specialist is required to maintain a minimum of training hours as determined by the agency.
Must also complete the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) Basic Employment Certificate.
Ability to apply creative problem-solving skills and deal with problems positively in a constantly changing environment.
Ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals and adapt to communication needs as necessary.
Apply understanding and problem-solving skills to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Proficient with MS Office, including Word and Excel.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
Self-motivated.
Dependable.
Manage time efficiently.
Solid decision-making skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Regular attendance required.
Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential information.
Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the “Provider Agreement” between OVR and The Arc.
Provide individuals with frequent and intensive support prior to employment, during initial employment and after the provision of OVR services to maintain employment.
Assist individuals to enter competitive integrated employment as quickly as possible, achieve stability in a competitive integrated work setting with natural supports, and move into extended services, as needed with other long-term funding sources.
Participate in trainings determined necessary by OVR.
Provide collaboration/support for employers to ensure successful placement in employment locations.
Collaborate with potential employers to secure integrated employment locations for individuals.
Maintain constant awareness of, and philosophically support the individual’s right to live their own Everyday Life.
Respect the individuals’ life decisions and assist them in making sure their decisions are upheld.
Provide direct contact hours as established by The Arc during the individuals’ programming hours.
Advocate for and provide training and direction to the individual in resolving personal problems related to living within the community.
Provide support and direction to the individual in maintaining their home.
Demonstrate knowledge of each individuals’ diverse needs by: Reading each updated version of the ISP, Participating as a team member for the individual at their ISP meetings, Implementing goals as outlined in the ISP.
Document goal progress (or lack of) on monthly progress reports, and ensuring that monthly progress reports are turned in on time each month.
Transport and/or provide transportation for each individual while on program to work, social events, medical appointments, etc. as indicated by the individual.
Promote agency values during and outside of office hours.
Engage in The Arc’s community in a positive and productive way.
Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a professional manner.
Conform and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
All other duties as assigned.