Employment Specialist
Employment Specialist
We offer great pay & generous benefits package for Full Time employees!
The Employment Specialist is responsible for the general growth, development and well-being of the individuals they support through the Employment Services program. Specifically, the duties and responsibilities of the Employment Specialist are as follows:
Care of Individuals
- Treat individuals with dignity and respect while giving individuals an opportunity to exercise choice
- Integrate individuals within the community through career assessment, job development and job coaching.
- Encourage, guide, and train individuals to develop competencies for on-the-job success.
- Provide proper supervision for individuals
- Provide supports as scheduled; follow call-off procedures when unable to provide agreed upon supports
Programming
- Work independently in the community with 80% billable time and 20% administrative/travel weekly
- Perform a career assessment as dictated by funding source
- Develop client-centered employment plan to actively obtain a community-based job.
- Partners and interacts with employers to obtain community-based jobs.
- Supports client on job site through employer interaction and accommodations that support success on-the-job and their vocational goals.
- Completes all necessary paperwork on the same day of service.
- Attends all ISP (Individual Support Plan Meetings)
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports to funding sources
- Communicates with all members of the service team
Professional Responsibilities
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled, mandatory staff meetings, meetings with the individual’s support team (as necessary), training seminars, and supervisory sessions
- Maintain appropriate professional conduct and dress
- Participate productively and cooperatively on the staff team, with individuals, with individuals’ family members, the community, vocational providers, and educational providers
- Follow the agency Code of Conduct
- Assist in training new staff
Hours vary according to employment needs; schedule can include days, evenings, and/or weekends based on needs of individual and the employer
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma with 5 years of experience in one of the following areas: Sales, policy, teaching, government, advocacy, or social work. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of human services, or Associate’s degree in a relevant area of human services with two years of direct care experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Use of personal vehicle with adequate insurance
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have strong job development skills and strong business networking skills
- CESP (Certified Employment Supports Professional) or ACRE certification preferred; or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
To continue providing the highest quality of care to those we support, Mainstay Life Services requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within the first 60 days of employment or provide exemption for consideration.
Mainstay Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants who bring diverse perspectives and represent marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.
Mainstay Life Services is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to beginning employment.