Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist for Raleigh/Durham

RHA Health Services • Raleigh, NC

303d • $16

About The Position

We are hiring for a Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist for Raleigh/Durham. If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! This position provides support for individuals and or groups of persons with disabilities in a variety of community-based work settings, supporting the person towards independence in the work tasks and work environment, including development of natural supports. The specialist assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. The role involves implementing services and supports to address the person's vocational goals and desired outcomes as identified in their Individual Plan of Employment (IPE). The specialist relies on supervision and direction from the Vocational Program Manager and must comply with basic job requirements and tasks including two job placement milestones per month or twenty-four job placement milestones per year.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED required.
• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, preferred.
• Valid drivers' license and automotive insurance.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role specific certification, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for individuals with disabilities in a variety of community-based work settings.
• Supports the person towards independence in the work tasks and work environment, including the development of natural supports.
• Assists the person receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports.
• Implements services and supports to address the person's vocational goals and desired outcomes as identified in their Individual Plan of Employment (IPE).
• Relies on supervision and direction from the Vocational Program Manager.
• May attend the job of the persons we support, through training and into stabilization in the role for at least 90 days, often longer.
• Flexibility in schedule and ability to work long hours is very important for this position.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial.
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED