Supported Employment Specialist

332098 Cumberland River Behavioral Health•Williamsburg, KY

18h

About The Position

The Supported Employment Specialist provides on-site supervision, training, and support to individuals, while coordinating and communicating with staff involved in their care. The role includes supporting individuals’ behavioral needs, administering medications, monitoring for unusual behaviors, maintaining confidentiality, advocating for rights, and accurately completing required documentation and billing. The specialist is expected to build respectful relationships, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and represent the agency positively in the community. The position is full-time, generally Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening and weekend hours may be required, and hours may be irregular or flexible based on service needs. Work may take place at job sites, outside the normal office location, or in a residential program. The position includes physical activity such as reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, standing, walking, and lifting up to 20 pounds. Duties may involve potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials and situations involving threats or escalating behavior. Required training covers infection control, safety, hazardous waste, bloodborne pathogens, and handling potentially dangerous situations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Submit to and pass a criminal record check and drug screen.
Have a valid Social Security card or, for non-U.S. citizens, a valid work permit.
Have a valid driver’s license with no moving violations.
Possess oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and compassion when problem-solving, handling conflict, or responding to crises.
Complete record keeping in a timely manner.
Work effectively with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships.
Work well with people of all races, backgrounds, and needs.
Work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and positively represent the agency in the community.
Be physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Complete a TB Risk Assessment and ensure Personnel receives it within seven days of hire.
Complete required training regarding infection control, environmental safety, hazardous waste, bloodborne pathogens, and handling threats, violence, and escalating situations.
Achieve a successful annual performance evaluation; a Performance Improvement Plan may follow a negative evaluation, and termination may result if the plan is unsuccessful after two attempts.

Nice To Haves

At least 21 years of age.
One year of experience providing services to a person with developmental disabilities/intellectual disabilities (DD/ID).

Responsibilities

Provide supervision at the job site.
Provide training and education at the job site and in other areas as needed.
Communicate with staff involved with the individual, including case managers, behavior specialists, and therapists.
Build respectful relationships with individuals and be honest with them.
Provide behavioral support and follow the individual’s behavior plan.
Observe and listen for unusual behaviors and collect data.
Administer medications, know their side effects, and report and document medication errors properly.
Recognize incidents, document them correctly, and complete the required forms.
Prevent and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and fulfill legal reporting responsibilities for physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Work collaboratively with co-workers as part of a team.
Complete paperwork and documentation, including billing, accurately and on time.
Advocate for individuals’ rights and become familiar with the individuals receiving support.
Demonstrate effective communication, initiative, dependability, punctuality, patience, and understanding.
Know the individual’s whereabouts at all times.
Use positive, non-stigmatizing language and respect co-workers and individuals.
Complete training requirements within the required time frames and comply with agency policies and procedures.
Read, adhere to, and promote the DDID vision statement.
Maintain a safe driving record and required minimum vehicle insurance if driving is required for job performance.
Complete a TB Risk Assessment and submit it to Personnel within seven days of hire.
Participate in annual performance evaluation processes and required annual training.
Perform other duties as assigned.