Employment Consultant I

Job Title

The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.

Job Summary

Provides guidance and various community linkages to participants and associates participating in BAC programs to support them and facilitate their successful handling of issues. Work is performed independently under limited supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Position typically requires processing and interpreting of more complex, less clearly defined issues.

Examples Of Essential Functions

The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business need.

• Conducts intake and assessment evaluations for participants to identify vocational interests, strengths, abilities, and potential obstacles in preparing for job entry.
• Completes detailed reports and psycho-social assessments on participants to evaluate the eligibility of participant for services (i.e., nature of needs, funding availability and/or arrangements, etc.).
• Develops individualized career/job plans focusing on job readiness skills (i.e., developing resumes, completing applications, etc.) to assist participants in developing strategies for successful job outcomes and making informed choices.
• Builds and maintains relationships with employers; assists employers with job training for supported participants.
• Serves as liaison between job sites; facilitates communication between professionals, paraprofessionals, and employees and provides support during the hiring process and throughout employment; provides information for best practices with employers working with individuals with disabilities (IWD).
• Completes required documentation for employment plans, timecards, monthly training reports, etc. in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepares and submits monthly billing to funding sources in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains and updates participant files in an accurate and timely manner.
• Stays current on the program and/or funding source changes; makes recommendations to amend the program accordingly.
• Provides Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) employment services only after VR approval and maintains active approval as required for billable VR services.
• Completes and maintains VR-related documentation and participant records in accordance with VR requirements and BAC procedure requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science, or related field; supplemented by two (2) or more years of experience working in social services; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• Must satisfy Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level 2 background screening requirements.
• Must meet and maintain Vocational Rehabilitation's car insurance requirements to transport individuals.
• Able to pass a Motor Vehicle Background screening and have reliable transportation
• Must have first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications and eight hours of continuing competence units (CCUs) from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).
• Must meet and maintain VR Employment Consultant/Employment Specialist qualifications.
• Must complete Level 2 background screening requirements and be verified through the AHCA Clearinghouse as required by BAC and VR approval procedures.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with disability service and multi-division organizations
• Basic IT field experience or knowledge a plus

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and professional standards in the field of social work.
• Knowledge of community organizations and social service programs.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee support services.
• Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department/organization-specific software.
• Ability to handle confidential employment information with tact and discretion.
• Ability to correctly interpret and efficiently implement all applicable policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• May be required to have or obtain additional formal industry certification(s) based on the area of assignment. Those with Supported Employment responsibilities, it is required to complete the initial and annual Continuing Competency Units as specified by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out of the area and overnight travel may be expected.

Must be authorized to access and work on government installations.

Depending on the functional area of the assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials lightweight (up to 20 pounds). It May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, or standing. Reasonable accommodation, when practical, can be offered to accomplish the above requirements.

Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, heat, cold, rain, fumes).

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.

Availability: Full Time

Salary: Starting at $19.76 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical insurance is offered.
• Free Dental and Vision insurance for employees.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Additional programs include company paid term life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan on the first of the month following their date of hire. Employer match is 50% of the first 8% contributed by employee.
• Supplemental voluntary life and AD&D insurance is available.
• Additional Supplemental benefits are available including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, and Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligible for performance bonus plans.
• Eligible for 401k Profit-Sharing program.

Accepting applications until positions filled…

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.