Supported Employment Specialist

332098 Cumberland River Behavioral Health • Pittsburg, KY

19h

About The Position

The Supported Employment Specialist provides job-site supervision and training to an individual, offers behavioral support, and coordinates with staff involved in the individual’s care. The role includes supporting the individual’s rights and well-being, maintaining confidentiality, observing and documenting behavior, administering medication, and responding appropriately to incidents or suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The specialist completes accurate and timely paperwork, including billing, and contributes as a dependable member of a community mental health team.

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 depending on needs. Work may occur outdoors, off-site, or at a residential program. The position may involve potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials and requires participation in safety and infection-control training. The annual salary range is $32,585 to $34,799.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Submit to and pass a criminal record check and drug screen.
• Valid Social Security card, or valid work permit for non-U.S. citizens.
• Valid driver’s license with no moving violations.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and compassion when problem-solving, handling conflict, or responding to a crisis.
• Ability to complete recordkeeping in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work well with people of all races, backgrounds, and needs.
• Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and represent the agency positively in the community.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Maintain a safe driving record and the minimum vehicle insurance required by the State of Kentucky, if driving is required for job performance.
• Complete a TB Risk Assessment and ensure Personnel receives it within seven days of hire.
• Meet the annual successful performance evaluation requirement.

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 the Case Manager, Behavior Specialist, and Therapist.
• Be honest with the individual and respect them while initiating a bonding process.
• Provide behavioral support and be familiar with the behavior plan.
• Observe unusual behaviors and collect data.
• Administer medication, know medication side effects, and properly report and document medication errors.
• Recognize incidents, document them correctly, and complete the required forms.
• Prevent and report abuse, neglect, or exploitation, including fulfilling legal reporting responsibilities.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and form a team.
• Complete paperwork and documentation, including billing, accurately and on time.
• Advocate for the individual’s rights and know the people receiving services.
• Demonstrate effective communication, initiative, dependability, punctuality, patience, and understanding.
• Know the individual’s whereabouts at all times.
• Use positive, non-stigmatizing language and show respect for co-workers and individuals.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete training requirements within the time frames established by SCL waiver and DMR Standards and Procedures.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures and read, adhere to, and promote the DDID vision statement.
• Attend annual training on infection control and environmental safety, including hazardous waste and bloodborne pathogens.
• Attend new-staff training on handling threats, violence, escalating situations, and circumstances when police should be summoned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time