Employment Specialist
Gardner, MA
Full Time
Entry Level
Job Summary
Provide training and supervision for assigned program participants in a professional manner, while increasing their quality of life and fostering more independent functioning. Instruct, coach, and supervise consumers in job skills training at a variety of community job sites and/or in Day Program facility. Ensure all work performed and the supervision administered is to the employer's satisfaction when assigned to a community-based job site. Provide a mature, adult role model for consumers regarding work habits, dress, interests, social skills, etc. Provide ongoing informal counseling/role modeling to the consumers as needed. Provides outreach services and placement for volunteer and employment opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred, unless required by state law, associate’s degree preferred, 1-3 years’ work experience, preferably with adults with disabilities preferred, basic fluency in oral and written English. Candidate must also have an acceptable CORI (criminal record assessment) and must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record upon hire and annually.
Physical Requirements
Performing mechanical or physical lifts and/or transfers according to individual client protocols, bending, housecleaning duties, e.g., laundry, vacuuming, taking out garbage, standing, climbing, kneeling and pushing, e.g. wheelchairs.
Provide training and supervision for assigned program participants in a professional manner, while increasing their quality of life and fostering more independent functioning. Instruct, coach, and supervise consumers in job skills training at a variety of community job sites and/or in Day Program facility. Ensure all work performed and the supervision administered is to the employer's satisfaction when assigned to a community-based job site. Provide a mature, adult role model for consumers regarding work habits, dress, interests, social skills, etc. Provide ongoing informal counseling/role modeling to the consumers as needed. Provides outreach services and placement for volunteer and employment opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
- Meet with each individual to individualized career training and placement strategy.
- Support consumers in job sites in the community by facilitating their participation in assigned tasks; promoting communication and socialization with community members; setting up conditions for students to meet ISP goals at job sites and in the community.
- Collect, graph and analyze data on consumer progress towards community goals and objectives.
- Utilizes Set-Works Online Platform to create progress notes, billing, and scheduling appointments.
- Creates Semi-Annual and Annual Reports for each client on the caseload.
- Participates in the Annual I.S.P. review and occasional team meetings.
- Transport consumers to and from home and adult program locations.
- Identify internships and job placements.
- Meet with program staff on a regular basis to ensure appropriate information sharing, coordination of program activities and service delivery.
- Prepares and communicates job specifications and carefully matches potential applicants.
- Refers appropriate participants to potential employers for consideration of the job openings and provide consistent follow-up to employers.
- Interact with the employers to understand training requirements/job expectations/work quality/etc.
- Professionally represent GAAMHA’s and their mission while on site at various places of employment.
- Evaluate and track employment placement outcomes and retention for program participants.
- Tracking potential employment sites and contacts.
- Meets monthly budget/billing goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred, unless required by state law, associate’s degree preferred, 1-3 years’ work experience, preferably with adults with disabilities preferred, basic fluency in oral and written English. Candidate must also have an acceptable CORI (criminal record assessment) and must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record upon hire and annually.
Physical Requirements
Performing mechanical or physical lifts and/or transfers according to individual client protocols, bending, housecleaning duties, e.g., laundry, vacuuming, taking out garbage, standing, climbing, kneeling and pushing, e.g. wheelchairs.
Apply for this position
Required*