Employment Specialist

Position Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Specialist

Position Summary: To develop employment opportunities and aidparticipants in obtaining and maintaining competitive integrated employmentusing customized, person-centered approaches to career exploration, assessment,job development, job coaching, and performance evaluation.


Qualifications: Associate or bachelor's degree and two years of experienceworking with people with disabilities and/or the business community preferred.


ESSENTIALDUTIES :

A. AGENCY

1. Performs essential job duties with or withoutreasonable accommodations.

2. Knows and complies with all required policies,procedures, regulations, and guidelines of Target and has a clear understandingof the specific regulations used in their department. Follows the regulationsand guidelines when carrying out duties and responsibilities.


3. Successfully completes all required in-service trainingsand completes re-certifications as required; demonstrates a clear understandingof the issues presented in trainings; is eager to expand knowledge; keepscurrent with relevant changes and take appropriate steps to obtain neededinformation.


4. Performs duties in accordance with the philosophy,mission and goals of the agency.


5. Works as a professional collaborative with allinternal and external stakeholders in modeling a safe, supportive, andrespectful demeanor, ensuring the highest quality services to all Targetparticipants.

6. Takes appropriate action based on circumstances;provides pertinent and comprehensive information to supervisory personnel.


7. Demonstrates the ability to manage personal time bybeing punctual and gives sufficient notice to immediate supervisor in case oftardiness or absenteeism per Target's Attendance Policy.

8. Acts as an appropriate role model and representativeof Target as an agency as well as those employed by Target and those served.Chooses appropriate personal attire based on the circumstances. Maintainsappropriate overall appearance and demonstrates proper personal hygiene perTarget's Attire and Grooming Policy.

9. Demonstrates awillingness to perform all essential duties and job functions with the safetyof the participants and self as a top priority; adheres to and complies withall safety guidelines taught in trainings.

B. ADMINISTRATIVE

1. Meet with new and existing participants seekingemployment to ensure the job development plan is put into place and is correctlyimplemented. Monitor progress and meet with the participants regularly.


2. Perform community job development to ensure paid jobplacement and opportunities within the region to meet the requirements forEmployment Services as outlined by the Developmental DisabilitiesAdministration (DDA).


3. Facilitate communication between participants,employers, and co-workers ensuring that all methods in use are in accordancewith current policies.


4. Ensure that all State of Maryland mandateddocumentation related to the provision of services to participants is completedaccurately in current systems (CIMS) and submitted in a timely manner.


5. Support participants in achieving their ServiceImplementation Plan goals, as outlined in their Person-Centered Plans (PCP's);collect goal data accordingly in current systems (CIMS).


6. Carroll County only:


a. Performs job development duties to ensure jobplacement for DORS participants and in any program (Voc. Rehab, Pre-ETS, SummerYouth students). Completes necessary progress notes for DORS billing purposes.


b. Manages DORS cases as assigned, completes necessarypaperwork to have on file in a timely manner.


c. Coordinates and develops pre-ETS, work readinesscurriculum, and demonstrates the ability to teach the class.


d. Remains in communication with DORS participant, theirfamily, and DORS counselor while cases are open.


e. Follows program requirements per DORS regulations foreach service.


7. Conducts job analysis/career assessments with theparticipant, while providing interviewing and application completion skills asneeded.

8. Maintains and develops relationships with volunteers (CC - only) and paid community sites.Monitors quality assurance at employment sites through the completion of workperformance evaluations and Follow Along check-ins.

9. Attends and participates in scheduled Meaningful Dayservices meetings, quarterlies, annual PCP meetings, or other meetings asneeded.

10. Remain compliant with all Meaningful Day Servicestraining including, but not limited to, CESP, ACRE, and job-coaching relatedtraining.


11. Provide on-site training toEmployment Consultants and/or DSP's after a participant starts newemployment.

C. DIRECT CARE:

1. Transport participants to and from scheduledinterviews and training courses as needed.


2. Ensure that all job tasks assigned to the participantsare completed to the employers' standards.


3. Use company vehicles for work related tasks, mileagereimbursements and will provide any travel training necessary prior to turningthe participant over for job coaching services. Any transportation completed ina personal vehicle will require proof of proper insurance, kept with HR, andmust be current.


4. Implements behavior management and work skillsprograms as designed and/or if applicable.


5. Facilities and encourages appropriate socialinteractions with participants at their job/volunteer site and/or at their dayprogram.


6. Work directly with the participant in the office, inthe community, and/or at their place of employment in the event of staffingshortages.


7. Ensures participants comply with all safetyregulations and procedures at their job/volunteer sites.


8. Ensure the highest quality of services are rendered.


9. Maintains physical ability to restrain participants asneeded according to their behavioral program plans. The position also requiresthe ability to stand, bend, reach, lift 50 pounds, maneuver wheelchairs, andperform safe transfers of participants.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES : Other dutiesas assigned by the Director of Meaningful Day Services.

SUPERVISION :Supervised by the Director of Meaningful Day Services.

EVALUATION :After initial three month period, then annually during term of employment.

TERMS : Class 2, salary,non-exempt position. Scheduled hours may fluctuate to meet the needs of theparticipant. Evenings and weekends may be required. Will follow a dailyschedule and document work time accurately in the current payroll system.


Benefits : All full-time employees working at least sixty hours per pay period are eligible for health, vision, and dental benefits in addition to paid time off. Both full and part-time employees are eligible for retirement and Sick & Safe Leave.

Type: Full-time



Pay: $55,000.00 to $59,000.00 per YEAR