Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist Fayetteville/Lumberton NC area

RHA Health Services • Fayetteville, NC

2d • $15

About The Position

We are hiring for: Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist Fayetteville/Lumberton NC area Type: Regular 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! Assesses each person supported communication strengths, preferences, and needs and identifies appropriate areas for skill development/maintenance and/or therapy. Develops skill development programs to be implemented by the direct support staff under the supervision of the Speech and Language Pathologist. Based on need, may provide individualized speech and language therapy. Typically, this communication training teaches appropriate social interaction skills or choice making as well as the use of verbal communication, manual signs, symbols, augmentative or electronic devices or picture wallets for communication purposes. Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited direction and supervision. RHA is Looking for an Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist to Join our Team!!!!!! 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 and developmental disabilities, join our team at RHA Health Services! This position provides support for individuals 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, assist the person receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports.

Requirements

• High school diploma or (GED)
• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience working individuals with IDD

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Vocational Program Manager, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and expedite the Individual Plan of Employment (IPE).
• Promotes communication between employee (people supported) and employer.
• Communicates regularly with the worker and his/her team.
• Assists in the structure of jobs to facilitate the success of a worker.
• Assists in developing worksites in which job training can occur.
• Provides effective strategies for fading assistance to the least degree possible while maintaining acceptable worker output.
• Troubleshoots problems that occur in the worksite, such as production problems, method of performing tasks, attendance, and relationships with co-workers

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
• Education Level: High school or GED