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Location

Ontario | Canada

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Job description

Employment Specialist Community Pre Voc

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY
The Employment Specialist is an important member of the HCBS and Support Services team. The Employment Specialist is responsible for developing vocational opportunities, preparing individuals for community work practices, and, upon placement, providing functional assessment and on-site/off-site training.



ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES


Interpret and train the worker in work expectations and the realities of the competitive job setting so that the worker may understand how his/her training and goal setting to the world of work
Collaborate with individuals to develop a Work Readiness Plan.
Develop strategies to implement objectives identified in the Work Readiness Plan.
Identify potential barriers, clarify short term goals and identify the services and supports/accommodations individuals will require to choose and obtain internships with an eventual outcome of employment.
Assess individual's work readiness expertise, develop work readiness curriculum, and provide work readiness expertise training.
Provide site development services: contact employers to locate vocational opportunities for consumers; match consumer's expertise and interests with vocational opportunities; arrange for tours of job sites and take individuals to interviews.
Provide disclosure and accommodation counseling.
Provide benefits counseling to ensure that individuals are informed of how employment will affect benefits.
Develop a transportation plan with individuals to ensure the person's capability to get to and from work.
Upon placement, gather information about the demands of the work function site and functionally assess individual's levels of skill performance.
Develop a plan to provide on-site/off-site expertise training; implement plan.
Perform on going assessment of individual's work quality and productivity and, as needed, implement training interventions.
Maintain documentation: service plans, log reports, time utilization, waiver services documentation, and other assigned paperwork.
Complete required documentation accurately and within specified timeframes; maintain confidentiality of client records; transmit required paperwork and statistical data to referral sources and manager.
Maintain communication with referral sources, treatment team and other interested parties, as indicated.
Provide transportation to consumers, as needed.
Keep abreast of trends, changes and new developments in vocational rehabilitation.


Health, Safety, & Compliance
Maintain a work environment in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
Conduct everyday inspections of work areas to look for unsafe conditions
Use all required safety devices and personal protective equipment.
Ensure all accidents are reported to manager and Human Resources.
Be familiar with the Health & Safety Program and abide by all safety and health rules, work practices, and regulations.


Agency Standards
Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits.
Act as a function model for vocational success for individuals
Maintain a clean and neat appearance consistent with agency standards and act as a function model
Attend all required meetings and trainings
Participate in training programs for professional growth as scheduled and approved
Responsible for knowledge and adhering to Gateway Hudson Valley's Corporate Compliance Policy and Standards of Conduct as well as all applicable program rules, regulations and policies.
Keep abreast of any changes or modifications to policies or regulations.
Ensure that all staff are knowledgeable of applicable regulations, laws, and policies
Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS


suitable education
High School Diploma required
Associate's Degree in human services related field preferred


practice:
Two (2) years' practice in human services or related field with High School Diploma
One (1) year practice in human services or related field with Associate's degree


Licenses / Certifications:
(Will train)
CPR/First Aid
Medication Administration
SCIP



WORKING CONDITIONS


Must be able to Sit or stand for 8 hours/day
Must be able to bend down or kneel occasionally (1-2 times/week)
Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers with full range of motion
Must be able to arm- or wheelchair-assist individuals to ambulate as needed
Must be able to execute CPR in emergency situation and for regular recertification
May occasionally be required to lift no more than 25 pounds (1-2 times per month)



REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:
Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and maintain a driving record which meets the insurable criteria of the Agency's automobile insurance carrier
Must have a favorable result from all state, federal, and agency mandated background checks

We are an EEO/AA employer.

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