Employment Specialist Job Description

The Employment Specialist provides support, assistance, and guidance to individuals with disabilities that will enable the individual to develop skills and enhance their ability to fully engage with their community specifically through employment.

Direct Service

· Situational Assessment: a vocational evaluation conducted by an employment specialist in a real work setting in a commercial or government setting.

· Job Development: supporting consumers through the process of obtaining employment, including resume writing, application, interviewing, and follow-up with potential employers.

· Job Placement and Training: Structured, one-to-one support to assist with learning the job and developing natural supports necessary, (e.g., employers, co-workers) to maintain job stability.

· Follow-along services: Routine and ongoing contact post-job placement to assess job performance, employer satisfaction, and levels of training and/or support needed.

· Provides training and guidance to empower supported employment consumers to be self-advocates and develop strong natural support on the job.

· Provides travel training and appropriate assistance to maximize the safety and mobility of all consumers.

· Conducts job orientation on-site at commercial or government worksites.

· Coordinates authorizations from funding agencies and secures approval before service implementation.

Pre-Employment Transition Services

· Supports individuals with disabilities by providing Pre-Employment Transition Services to Students with Disabilities and/or learning an individual’s unique skills and interests to assist them in their path to employment.

o This could include supporting students with Work Readiness Training (WRT) or Work-based Learning Experiences (WBLE).

Administrative

· Accurately tracks all billable and unbillable intervention time.

· Submits narrative notes and billing information in a timely manner in accordance with Bnafsh's accounting procedures.

· Maintains regular communication with their assigned Program Manager.

· Attends staff meetings with supervisors and departmental staff.

Education:

BA/BS degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, social work, business, or related field and two (2) years of related experience in employment services and/or supporting individuals with disabilities; or HS diploma and at least 2 year’s experience in transition or supported employment services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bnafsh Inc. is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Bnafsh Inc

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