Vocational Employment Specialist, Project SEARCH - San Antonio

PCSI Careers • San Antonio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vocational Employment Specialist works with students with disabilities ages 18-21 in an internship program throughout different areas of the hospital, providing job coaching and other support. The Vocational Employment Specialist helps students coming out of the program develop interview skills and work toward employment goals in partnership with school personnel. This role also involves some networking with employers in the San Antonio area to connect clients with job opportunities. This position works on-site at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital in Alamo Heights, with some travel throughout the larger San Antonio community. Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional flexibility needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum two (2) years of experience advocating, training and developing people with various disabilities in a vocational setting required.
• Ability to pass criminal, drug, financial, and driving screening.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position regularly, up to 85% of the time.
• Ability to exchange accurate information in person and over the phone.

Nice To Haves

• some college preferred
• Certification in Job Coaching for the State of Texas is preferred.
• Certification in Job Placement for the State of Texas is preferred.
• Certification in Supported Employment Specialist for the State of Texas preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
• Experience with SharePoint is preferred.
• Knowledge of JWOD Act, AbilityOne, SourceAmerica a plus.
• May need to have the ability to legally drive a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Teach job skills to supported employees, ensuring a safe working environment for employees at all times.
• Ensure job accommodations are provided as stated to increase independence and productivity.
• Document progress, maintain case management and prepare reports in support of the Company, mission and AbilityOne program.
• Support, implement, report, and follow up on positive behavior and behavior intervention.
• Advocate for assigned employees to ensure vocational needs, desires, and goals are known, addressed, and accomplished.
• Support independence with independent living skills such as personal hygiene (e.g. hand washing and occasional grooming issues, etc.) as necessary for job success.
• Perform set-up duties as necessary to include quality checks, read work orders, set-up and clean-up of machines and work stations, material handling, and ensure smooth work flow.
• Work closely with client staff and employees to develop positive, consistent relationships and communication to ensure opportunities and inclusion for employees.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a community-based, external job coaching program.
• Actively participate and regularly attend Rehabilitation department and client staff trainings/meetings by sharing information, contributing ideas, facilitating and actively listening.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity up to 6%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums for Employee Only plans.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%, with pre-tax and Roth options, and 100% immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, plus additional voluntary benefit options.
• 21 days of PTO each year, in addition to all federal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED