Employment Specialist
- Ensures that adult participants are clocked in and out as soon as they arrive and leave, respectively
- Sets up materials and learning environments for adult participants’ success
- Assists in creating, organizing, and maintaining individual’s materials and work responsibilities
- Assists with coordinating schedules and transportation for the individuals served
- Ensures that each adult participant is actively engaged and making progress towards their individualized program goals and objectives
- Supports individuals in competitive employment using systematic instructional techniques, compensatory strategies, job adaptation/modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Provides supports as outlined in the individual’s service plan
- Uses evidence-based practices during program implementation
- Takes advantage of natural teaching opportunities
- Implements behavior support plans (BSP) and/or specific protocols accurately when applicable
- Monitors and evaluates work performance by collecting skill acquisition and production data
- Communicates information from individuals, employers, and coworkers with supervisor (I am unclear about the title of job coach in this sentence)
- Collaborates with employers and coworkers to develop natural supports in the work environment to increase the individual’s independence
- Assists adult participants in managing valuables including money and personal belongings on the job site
- Safely transports participants in the community as needed
- Assists with evening and weekend shifts or events as needed (e.g., employment shifts, SPARK Night, etc.)
- Writes detailed progress notes as required
- Facilitates monthly job-site supervisor input and evaluations for individuals receiving employment services.
- Writes monthly and quarterly reports as assigned by supervisor
- Maintains required documentation for each individual
- Participates in team meetings with the individual, caregivers, DARS counselors, support coordinators, etc. as needed
- Participates in team meetings, case reviews, and all staff meetings as requested
- Coordinates and collaborates with other members of each adult participant’s multidisciplinary treatment team
- Communicates with supervisor about individual participant needs requiring further support or troubleshooting
- Reports supply needs and inventory status to the supervisor in a timely manner (e.g., first aid, emergency supplies, reinforcer supplies, program supplies, van maintenance/gasoline, etc.)
- Regularly communicates with all participants, employers, and stakeholders to foster positive relationships and high satisfaction with program communication.
- Responds to all participant, guardian, and stakeholder communications in a timely manner (e.g. return phone calls, respond to emails) as directed by supervisor
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include periodic nights, evenings, and weekends
- Arrives on time for work
- Shows flexibility to change
- Has a positive attitude towards adult participants, staff, employers, and community members
- Adheres to safety protocols
- Makes prudent use of sick/personal time
- Assists with special projects and assignments as requested
- Takes on additional responsibilities when work is complete
- Assists in keeping common spaces clean and organized
- Accepts feedback and constructive criticism
- Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of VIA
- Assist with intakes
- Observe and learn to provide other supported employment services such as situational assessments, job-site training, and follow-along
- Commitment to professional growth opportunities including RBT and/or ACRE Certification
- Associate’s Degree preferred; high school degree or equivalent required
- At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders
- Experience providing employment or community-based services is preferred
- Valid driver’s license is required
- Access to approved personal vehicle on a daily basis for transporting individuals to and from employment
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