Vocational Coverage Specialist ($1000 Hiring Bonus!)

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

• Placement Partners provides community based vocational and residential services to adults with developmental disabilities, TBI and others requiring assistance to work and live independently. Over the years, we have earned a reputation for providing outstanding service and we endeavor to meet each challenge with a positive approach. We treat everyone with Honesty, Integrity and Dignity. We are committed to diligently paving the pathway for persons with disabilities and others who encounter barriers to achieving self-reliance through person centered planning. We invite you to consider being a part of our group of enthusiastic and dedicated employees who strive each day to improve the lives of others and enjoy the success their efforts have achieved. Join Placement Partners today, and help us create a better tomorrow

Position Available: Vocational Coverage Specialist ( Career Coach/Direct Support Professional)

• Assist a caseload of 8-10 clients in exploring and securing competitive employment through job assessments, identifying job shadowing opportunities, and considering the impact of work income on disability benefits
• Support job development by helping with resume creation, employer outreach, application submissions, interview preparation, and understanding the effect of wages on benefits.
• Work closely with employers and clients to ensure job retention, provide ongoing support, training, and counseling to enhance job satisfaction and performance.
• Develop and monitor individual client goals and progress, maintaining communication with the interdisciplinary team and completing required reports and documentation.
• Participate in staff meetings and training, ensure compliance with state regulations, and manage weekly activity schedules and labor reporting.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma/GED, a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle and proof of up to date auto insurance. Prior experience working with individuals that have developmental disabilities is not required but preferred. Successful sales, marketing or employment placement experience, preferred not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person