Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is responsible for assessing employment skills, developing employment opportunities and providing on-site job training and follow-up services for persons with disabilities. Develop Service plans in consultation with participants and perform requested individualized habilitation services for assigned participants. This position performs duties under the general direction of the Employment Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

Provides supports to adults in home and community-based settings to acquire, maintain and improve skills necessary to live in the community, to live more independently, and to participate meaningfully in community life.

Provides assistance, support, and guidance with self-care, maintaining health and well-being, home management, communication, mobility, relationship development and socialization, participation in community activities.

Provide transportation for consumers to be able to attend engagement activities within the community, such as, but not limited to, community events, social appointments, errands, and volunteer activities.

Participates in the employment services referral process, including gathering information, notifying appropriate parties, and developing employment plans.

Provides a thorough assessment of Individuals employment needs and interests and skills by using a variety of tools and methods to facilitate the employment process.

Supports and supervises pre-employment activities which may include such activities as job shadowing, job trials, and benefits counseling.

Provides on-site training and follow-up services (both to the person employed and the employer) depending on the needs of those served.

Provides employment counseling as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School diploma - training provided. Preferred Bachelor’s degree, or an Associate’s Degree in a related field.

Experience: None required. Preferred one plus years of experience in Human Services

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills necessary. Knowledge of resume creation and data search engines for job market and community events.

Other Requirements: Knowledge of the Lebanon and surrounding business community. Valid PA Driver’s and Automobile Insurance required.

License and reliable vehicle available for work use including taking people to search for work and volunteer opportunities.