Employment Services Professional

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism program in Chapel Hill seeks a Human Services Program Support Tech - Advanced to assist adults with autism in obtaining competitive employment. You will coordinate with employers, families, and our team to support career goals and ensure smooth service delivery in the community.

Evening and weekend work is required to align with client schedules. The role involves community-based supports, collaboration with schools, and careful documentation of

Qualifications

• Experience working with people on the autism spectrum.
• Ability to coordinate with employers, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with autism to meet employment goals.
• Coordinate planning, monitoring, and evaluating program activities.
• Provide services in community settings and document outcomes.

Skills

Autism population support

Community collaboration

Job description

Position Title Human Services Prog Spprt Tech - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent

Salary Grade Equivalent NC03 / GN05

Working Title

Working Title Employment Services Professional

Position Number

Position Number 20023964

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID P021364

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

Be a Tar Heel!

Our main offices are located at 720 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd in Chapel Hill, though most of our work is performed in the community. We provide employment related services to roughly 500 individuals on the autism spectrum in competitive employment that are spread all over the Triangle and surrounding communities.

The candidate selected for this position will work with the autism population, employers, families, and the rest of our dedicated team to help people realize their career goals. Join us and be a member of one of the best, if not the best, autism specific employment program in the world. Due to the work schedules of our clients, this position does require some evening and weekend work.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism program is system of university-based regional centers to serve autistic children, adolescents and adults and their families. As part of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the program has an active clinical, teaching, and research program. TEACCH operates seven community regional clinics. Our clinics and programs offer a set of core services along with unique demonstration programs meeting the needs of autistic individuals, their families, and professionals across the state of North Carolina.

Also, part of TEACCH is the Carolina Living and Learning Center, a residential/vocational training facility for autistic adults as well as an Employment Services program providing Job Coaching and related services to adults on the spectrum.

TEACCH is currently part of the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities ( CIND ) program. All TEACCH programs are coordinated through a central administration and research unit in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

TEACCH provides clinical services such as diagnostic evaluations, psychotherapy, speech language therapy, occupational therapy and parent support groups. In addition, TEACCH conducts training within the state of North Carolina, nationally and internationally and provides consultation for teachers, residential care providers, and other professionals from a variety of disciplines.
TEACCH conducts clinical research focused on providing evidence-based care to autistic individuals and their families in their home communities. Our research examines intervention effectiveness in clinic, school, and community settings. Ongoing research includes a school-based anxiety intervention program, a community college-based transition to adulthood program, a telehealth program treating depression and anxiety in autistic adults, and a physical activity program for autistic adults. Studies also examine the services needs related to early intervention, employment and aging.

TEACCH has 48 full and part-time faculty, 150+ staff and provides training opportunities in both research and clinical activities for interns, postdocs and other graduate and undergraduate students.

This position is located in Chapel Hill.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist individuals, who have an autism spectrum diagnosis, to meet employment needs. This position further involves coordination of responsibilities involving planning program services/activities, monitoring, evaluating and modifying program activities; and developing resources.

As part of the TEACCH and Employment Services philosophy, all staff members including administrative staff members will work directly with adults with autism as part of their job. This position is not center based, and all services are provided in the community. We are required to travel great distances, sometimes at a moment’s notice. Individuals in this position are required to work alone in the community providing supports to autistic adults.

In addition to working with autistic adults, we work closely with the other support systems of the individual. This includes but is not limited to, additional family members, employers, other provider agencies, medical staff, residential providers, and local mental health agencies and other providers of funding for the services provided by TEACCH Employment Services. As a result, members of the staff must display good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with the community at large.

This position works with a local school system to provide: (1) assessments for all students in the nonstandard course of study, (2) Vocational Counseling to all students, and (3) internship opportunities for the students in the community. In any given year, there are 80-120 students receiving services and in various stages of this process. With 4 people in this role a typical position would have a case load of of 20-30 students. Access to each student varies and makes strong organization and documentation a must. Self-organization to complete all these activities must consider the school’s required classroom education for each student and requires a lot of coordination between teachers, transition facilitators, administration, transportation, families/caregivers, and community-based employers. They write up the numerous services they provide and give feedback to multidisciplinary teams and family members of students to help guide the student’s educational services. Their case load changes from month to month as students go in and out of various service components and have changes in schedule. They coordinate their schedules with those of the school to maximize contact hours. They perform all their duties with minimal to no supervision. They must write up paperwork to ensure the deliverables are billable to the school system and meet requirements of documentation for Vocational Rehabilitation Pre-Employment Transition Services.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

Experience working with people on the autism spectrum or with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Must be able to work in person and perform the same job duties as the client, with or without accommodation, as demonstration of work skills is a part of this position.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess the competencies necessary to perform the Human Services Pgm Support Tech position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder?
  • Yes
  • Yes, with developmental disabilties but not autism spectrum disorders
  • No
• * Do you have experience working with detailed records?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you been responsible for developing and implementing instruction for one or more of the following types of training? Personal growth, Safety, Skill development?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience with organizational, management, administrative and communication skills.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How proficient are you at learning new techniques and troubleshooting? Please provide an example.

  (Open Ended Question)