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About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s degree with and emphasis in Mental Health, Special Education, Psychology or Social Work.
• Behavior Analysis credentials or experience highly preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year or experience working with vulnerable young adults preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and accounting software required.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal with proactive communication style.
• Customer service-oriented, strong organizational, time management, attention-to-detail and follow-up skills.
• High level of accuracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and meet objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of participants and staff.
• Desire to improve the lives of people with special needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%

Nice To Haves

• Behavior Analysis credentials or experience highly preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year or experience working with vulnerable young adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using the Individual Supported Employment Model develop appropriate job opportunities for assigned clients.
• Supervise individuals to ensure the acquisition of daily living skills utilizing TEACCH methodology
• Complete program participant’s skills assessment (TTAP) and place participants into appropriate job experience.
• Support participants with VR enrollment
• Supervise clients on the job to ensure work site policies and procedures are being met.
• Assist in transportation planning and provide transportation training, when necessary.
• Provide systematic and ongoing follow along support and services.
• Advocate for career advancement and increased wages
• Maintain ongoing communication with family members and significant others regarding client progress, problems etc.
• Ensure participants are making progress towards goals and support transition to employment program before the end of training experience.
• Maintain accurate participant records
• Assist with participant crisis as needed.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance