Supported Employment Specialist

The Frazer Center Inc.•Atlanta, GA

7h•$39,000 - $46,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Assist individuals with Intellectual developmental disabilities in finding, obtaining and maintaining competitive integrated employment through Supported Employment services. Build and maintain relationships with community businesses, document participant progress, coordinate employment supports, and promote inclusive employment opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, special education or related field
Valid Georgia Drivers License, without restrictions or citations within the last 3 years
Proficient in written and spoken English
Proficient communication skills
Minimum of 2 years of experience providing job coaching in the I/DD or mental health field

Nice To Haves

ACRE and/ or CESP certification is highly preferred
Prior sales, marketing, employment counseling or job development experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide training, job development, placement, and ongoing support to Supported Employment participants, including job readiness, applications, resumes, interviewing, benefits awareness, workplace skills, and retention services.
Represent the agency at various networking meetings including transition fairs, trade shows, job fairs etc. as appropriate
Supervise and support Job Coaches as assigned
Research, contact and develop relationships with businesses in the community willing to hire adults with I/DD; meet with potential employers and professionally represent the agency by presenting the SE program and what is has to offer
Create and maintain partnerships with Vocational Rehabilitation, Regional Office(s), Support Coordination, etc.
Work with Support Coordination agencies and other sources to recruit clients interested in SE services
Perform mock interviews and accompany client on interview as appropriate
Connect job seekers to appropriate jobs including all follow-up activities after interviews and placements for job seekers and employers
Provide intense job coaching and fading out according to employer and client needs
Follow-up with placed job seekers and employers to ensure retention and to encourage new opportunities
Responsible for goal tracking, attendance, communication logs, progress notes, and other needed documentation
Work closely and coordinate with other support persons including, but not limited to I/DD staff, clinical staff, Support Coordinators, employers, and families.
Provide transportation in agency vehicle or public transportation options
Attend and participate in Team and Division Meetings, ISP’s, SIS, and other client meetings as needed
Maintain participant files according to regulation/policy
Maintain billing information according to regulation/policy
Responsible for promptly responding to and reporting to the appropriate personnel, incidents or evidence of participant abuse; critical incidents; violation of participants’ rights and other events based on regulations or agency policies
Provide medical assistance to participants served, such as administering medication, First Aid, CPR, and/or Heimlich maneuver as trained by the agency
Complete 16 hours of annual training as required by regulation; attend additional training as required by the program/department
Maintain a flexible work schedule as needed to provide participant support, job coaching, employer communication, and workplace observations during participants' scheduled work hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Attend meetings and conferences
Other duties as assigned