Employment Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description of Job Position:

Under supervision, provide individualized vocational training to adults with varying degrees of learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities, and organize all aspects of job site placements.

Specific Duties

1. Assist the field supervisor in the development and implementation of the employment plan for the individual.
2. Developing daily work schedules of tasks to be performed by individuals and monitor for quality and completion.
3. Circulate in Individuals work area at least 80% of workday and maintain detailed and accurate records/progress notes on individuals work habits, skills, and unmet needs.
4. Model and teach job tasks to individuals and monitor quality control of work performed.
5. Assist individuals in mastering good work habits and skills necessary to succeed on the job such as the importance of punctuality, good attendance, following instructions, communication, getting along with co-workers and supervisors, social and interpersonal skills, and self-care skills, etc.
6. Assist Individuals in learning independent living skills related to work. This may include travel training (use of public transportation), basic money management (counting money, receiving change), self-advocacy (communicating needs, wants & desires)
7. In consultation with field supervisor, handle job/training site complaints and problems
8. Participate in transporting and/or accompanying individuals on public transportation.
9. Working closely with the field supervisor to ensure the individuals’ safety.
10. Develop working knowledge about job/training site company policies, work duties and responsibilities. This entails ensuring quality control standards of job/training site contract specifications are maintained; and that all machinery (vacuum cleaner, extension cords, copiers, etc.) are in safe operating condition prior to use and that all safety guards (wet floor signs, etc.) are in place as needed. Will correct and/or report unsafe conditions to job/training site supervisor immediately.
11. Complete daily, monthly and weekly notes for planning purposes.

12.  Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess writing skills
• A working knowledge of Word
• Must be detailed oriented in record keeping
• Strong ability to multi-task and be resourceful
• Ability to handle an ever-changing work environment
• Ability to self-manage and prioritize
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills

Must be able to work a flexible schedule and adapt to schedule changes

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.

Experience

1-2 years of experience teaching/coaching/instructing individuals (preferably adults) with developmental, learning, emotional or physical disabilities in a direct client service position

 

·       Requirements
• Must have a Valid Driver's License and Vehicle Insurance per CA requirements

·       • Must have a Vehicle that is reliable in good working condition

Must be able to pass fingerprint background clearance
• Health Screening (Physical) dated within 1 year from hire date
• Negative TB test screening dated within 1 year from hire date
• Current CPR and First Aid training with documentation