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Employment Specialist

Oak Tree Support Services

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Job Summary:

An Employment Specialist performs a variety of responsibilities that support individuals exploring occupation opportunities, development of skills and tools needed to obtain employment, and support once employment has been obtained to create sustained success. This is accomplished through various employment services including waivered employment services, performance-based agreement (PBA) services through Vocational Rehabilitative Services (VRS), standard VRS services, and Pre-Employment Transition (Pre-ETS) Services through VRS. As an ES (Employment Specialist), this job includes the completion of waivered services, PBA services, standard VRS services, one on one Pre-ETS services, and group Pre-ETS services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • The ability to complete all new employee training within an adequate timeframe
  • Timely completion of accurate case notes documenting work.
  • Timely responses to emails and phone calls from leadership and team members.
  • Completion of and adherence to Key Performance Indicators noted weekly in client database
  • Completion and scheduling of initial meetings, 45-day meetings, semiannual, annual meetings, & VRS required milestones and documents within deadlines for all clients
  • Adherence to all policies and procedures within the division
  • Participation in team meetings
  • Assisting job seekers with tasks to reach self-identified goals. These tasks may include:
  • Employment search
  • Consistent communication with professionals on the team of the job seeker including case manager, VRS counselors, and other service providers
  • Assistance with resume creation and editing
  • Attending the job seeker's team meetings and completing necessary forms as requested by the team
  • Outreach and networking for employment opportunities for those receiving services
  • Advocating on behalf of job seekers for accommodations and upward mobility, as well as teaching tools to allow the job seeker to be a self-advocate
  • Providing on the job support- this may be partial or full shifts dependent upon the person's needs and include weekends, holidays and evenings
  • Assistance with creating a plan to achieve and maintain employment and implementation of created plan
  • Continuous education on employment services tasks and skills
  • Transportation as needed within the scope of employment services
  • Meeting with job seekers in person within the community or their preferred setting
  • Specialized Pre-ETS and other VRS responsibilities
Benefits:
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
Full Time Benefits:
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Critical Illness Benefits
  • Accident Benefits
  • Wellness Benefits
Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Ability to pass DHS (Department of Human Services) background check
Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license and insurance
  • At least two years' related experience required

Salary Description


19.00
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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