Supported Employment Professional (PT- as needed basis)

Supported Employment Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supported Employment
• Adhere to the "Provider Agreement" between OVR and The Arc
• Provide individuals with frequent and intensive support prior to employment, during initial employment and after the provision of OVR services to maintain employment
• Assist individuals to enter competitive integrated employment as quickly as possible, achieve stability in a competitive integrated work setting with natural supports, and move into extended services, as needed with other long-term funding sources
• Participate in trainings determined necessary by OVR
• Provide collaboration/support for employers to ensure successful placement in employment locations
  • Collaborate with potential employers to secure integrated employment locations for individuals

• Direct Support
• Maintain constant awareness of, and philosophically support the individual's right to live their own Everyday Life
• Respect the individuals' life decisions and assist them in making sure their decisions are upheld
• Provide direct contact hours as established by The Arc during the individuals' programming hours
• Advocate for and provide training and direction to the individual in resolving personal problems related to living within the community
• Provide support and direction to the individual in maintaining their home
• Demonstrate knowledge of each individuals' diverse needs by:
  • Reading each updated version of the ISP
  • Participating as a team member for the individual at their ISP meetings
  • Implementing goals as outlined in the ISP
  • Documenting goal progress (or lack of) on monthly progress reports, and ensuring that monthly progress reports are turned in on time each month
• Transport and/or provide transportation for each individual while on program to work, social events, medical appointments, etc. as indicated by the individual

• Other
• Promote agency values during and outside of office hours
• Engage in The Arc's community in a positive and productive way
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a professional manner
• Conform and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must be 18 years of age and hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record. A high school diploma or equivalent education is required. Each Supported Employment Specialist is required to maintain a minimum of training hours as determined by the agency. Must also complete the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) Basic Employment Certificate.

REASONING ABILITY: Employee should have the ability to apply creative problem-solving skills and deal with problems positively in a constantly changing environment. Employee should also be able to communicate with a wide variety of individuals and adapt to communication needs as necessary. Employee should apply understanding and problem-solving skills to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit for long periods of time and walk on a very frequent basis. Employee will be required to provide direct service when available for individuals without staff, so the employee should be able to move with minimal limitations to accommodate a variety of individuals' interests and activities.

JOB-RELATED EXPECTATIONS:

• Proficient with MS Office, including Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Problem-solver
• Self-motivated
• Dependable
• Manage time efficiently
• Solid decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Regular attendance required
• Ability to maintain the integrity of highly confidential information
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Driving expected

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

The ARC, Crawford, Warren and Fores T Counties