Supported Employment Specialist

332098 Cumberland River Behavioral Health•Williamsburg, KY

About The Position

The Supported Employment Specialist provides supervision, training, and support to individuals at job sites and other locations as needed. The role involves coordinating and communicating with staff involved in each individual’s support, following behavior plans, observing and documenting behavior, administering medications, and accurately reporting medication errors and incidents. The specialist is responsible for protecting individuals’ rights, confidentiality, and safety, including recognizing and reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The position also requires timely and accurate paperwork and billing, effective teamwork, advocacy, dependable attendance, and respectful, positive communication with individuals and coworkers. Employees must complete required training, comply with agency policies and procedures, and meet annual performance expectations. Work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; evening, weekend, irregular, or flexible hours may be required based on service needs.

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.
Demonstrate oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and compassion when problem-solving, handling conflict, or responding to a crisis.
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, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Maintain a safe driving record and the required minimum vehicle insurance amount for Kentucky if driving is required for job performance.
Complete a TB Risk Assessment and submit it to Personnel within 7 days of hire.
Participate in required annual infection-control and safety training, including hazardous waste and blood-borne pathogens.
Attend training on handling physical or verbal threats, violence, and escalating or potentially dangerous situations, including when police should be summoned.
Meet annual performance expectations; a Performance Improvement Plan may be initiated following a negative evaluation.

Nice To Haves

At least 21 years of age.
One year of experience providing services to people with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities.

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 rapport with individuals, treat them honestly and respectfully, and use positive, non-stigmatizing language.
Provide behavioral support and be familiar with the individual’s behavior plan.
Observe unusual behaviors and collect data.
Administer medications, know their side effects, and properly report and document medication errors.
Recognize incidents, document them correctly, and complete required forms.
Prevent and report abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including fulfilling legal reporting responsibilities.
Work as a team with coworkers and maintain effective working relationships.
Complete paperwork and documentation, including billing, accurately and on time.
Advocate for individuals’ rights and know the individuals receiving support.
Demonstrate effective communication, initiative, dependability, punctuality, patience, and understanding.
Know the individual’s whereabouts at all times.
Maintain confidentiality and respect coworkers and individuals.
Complete required training within applicable time frames and comply with agency policies and procedures.
Read, adhere to, and promote the DDID vision statement.
Participate in annual performance evaluations and meet performance expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.