DSP Employment Specialist

Catholic Health Initiatives; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Friendship is hiring an Employment Specialist to coordinate services and advocate for the dreams and goals of people we support in a vocational setting. This role includes supervisory duties, staff scheduling, and flexibility in hours to meet the needs of those served.

Responsibilities include empowering individuals to pursue goals, implementing programs with QIDP guidance, documenting care plans, and facilitating community engagement, health needs, and safe living environments.

Qualifications

• Empower people to achieve goals and independence.
• Attend program training with the QIDP and implement OSP/PCSP programs.
• Document accurately in records and files.

Responsibilities

• Empower people to achieve their goals and independence.
• Attend program training with the QIDP and implement OSP/PCSP programs.
• Document accurately in records and files.
• Learn about vocational and social interests of people supported.
• Help people stay connected with natural supports and participate in community activities.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle access.
• Monitor monthly budgets and assist with department expenditures.
• Advocate for people to receive needed supports and services.
• Provide ongoing education and training to staff.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

An Employment Specialist assures the needs of the people supported are met by coordinating services and advocating for their dreams/goals in a vocational setting. The position also includes managerial duties, supervision of staff and scheduling. Managers must be flexible with their available hours to meet the needs of those they are responsible for.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports, enriches and transforms the lives of people we support by empowering them to achieve their goals and dreams, live their lives the way they choose, and assist them in becoming as independent as possible
• Attends program training with the QIDP and accurately implements all OSP/PCSP programs, learning objectives, and supports. Attends team meetings and completes assessments as requested
• Documents in an accurate and timely manner in all applicable records, charts and files of people supported

INTEGRATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

• Learns about people’s vocational, community and social interests through experience and exposure
• Assists people to remain connected to their natural supports (family, close friends, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.)
• Supports people to be active members of the community (i.e., employment, volunteer work, belonging to clubs/organizations, participating in church activities, etc.) by emphasizing choices and options
• Maintains a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and has access to a vehicle

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE PERSON SUPPORTED

• Learns about the best possible health needs (including physical and mental health) for the person you are supporting, including knowledge of medications taken by the person and the effects of the medications
• Supports people to become involved in their personal health needs, accompanies people to medical appointments, provides support during medical procedures, and completes follow-up recommendations as needed
• Administers medications and completes treatments according to the Medication Administration Record
• Maintains current First Aid and CPR certification
• Assists and supports people to have a safe and clean environment in which to live and work
• Supports people to look their best by providing assistance in areas of hygiene, grooming, and attire

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF DEPARTMENT

• Monitors and reviews monthly budgets and stays within approved budget amounts
• Approves expenditures according to department guidelines
• Oversees financial expenditures/budgets for people supported
• Manages department’s procurement (P) card
• Ensures people’s employment income is reported/recorded accurately including self-employment businesses

SYSTEM ADVOCACY

• Serve as a personal advocate for people and teach members of the community to treat people we support with dignity and respect through respectful communication and interactions
• Advocate with employers, community members, families and other stakeholders to develop needed supports and services
• Assists and supports people to learn about their rights, due process, and fair treatment
• Ensures people we support are free of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and exploitation

ONGOING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Attends orientation, mandatory trainings and departmental meetings as scheduled
• Successfully completes modules and Pathways training as required

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Participates in reviews for accreditation and licensure as requested
• Participates in organizational surveys, culture and wellness activities

Job Requirements

Required

• High School or equivalent diploma. and
• Driver's License: ND, upon hire and
• Auto Insurance, upon hire

Preferred

• Two years of work experience

Where You'll Work

CHI Friendship is founded on the positive impact diversity has in our communities when embraced. Our successful team members genuinely enjoy learning about the people we support and helping them achieve independence while reaching their goals and dreams.

Pay Range

$22.12 - $32.90 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.