Employment Specialist

Hands Of Heartland Inc; Bellevue (NE); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Hands of Heartland seeks an Employment Specialist to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in Bellevue and Omaha to obtain and maintain competitive employment aligned with their goals. The role includes intake, service planning, and coordinating supported employment with travel to Fremont as needed.

Responsibilities cover job development, transportation coordination, employer outreach, and ongoing client support, with a focus on confidentiality and professional client relations.

Qualificações

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Willing to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect client rights.
• Maintain a caring and professional image with clients and employers.
• Proven skills in communication, observation, problem solving, and time management.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct intake into the Supported Employment program and plan services.
• Coordinate job placement and training to develop client skills.
• Provide follow-along supports to monitor job placement and intervene when needed.
• Coordinate transportation to/from job sites and arrange accommodations.
• Engage with employers to describe supports offered and client strengths.
• Develop individual employment plans with clients and family input.
• Complete administrative duties and maintain confidential records.
• Participate in meetings with vocational rehabilitation counselors.

Conhecimentos

Communication (written and verbal)

Relationship building

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Professional image

Time management

Descrição da vaga

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Employment Specialist

Bellevue, NE, US

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland will always place the person before the program - striving daily to embody the message our name states.

Job Summary

The Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting persons with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals by completing intake into the Supported Employment program; providing pre-vocational and career planning services; coordinating supported employment services; recommending, monitoring, and evaluating the employment; and performing program support and records administration functions in Bellevue and Omaha areas with some travel to Fremont required, as needed!

• Some travel from Omaha to the Fremont location is required, as needed. Must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement!
• Receive and review referrals for services from Vocational Rehabilitation to develop a proposal for services based on services requested.
• Complete initial visit with clients to establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings.
• Evaluate client's skills, aptitudes, and limitations to determine the appropriate employment support services.
• Conduct job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on caseload.
• Conduct employer contact meetings to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program and describe client strengths that are relevant to the position.
• Coordinate and provide job placement and training to develop the skills necessary for the client to succeed in the job.
• Provide individualized follow-along supports to monitor the status of the job environment, the employee, and to provide intervention as needed to maintain job placement.
• Coordinate transportation issues to and from the job site.
• Provide education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with the employer.
• Provide outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service using a variety of methods.
• Participate in face-to-face meetings with vocational rehabilitation counselors to coordinate services for clients.
• Develop an individual employment (and/or education) plan with clients. Incorporate input from mental health team and family members, with permission.
• Complete administrative duties as necessary.
• Safeguard and maintain individual records to keep client files complete, confidential, and in order.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with people with developmental disabilities is highly preferred
• Must have reliable transportation and auto insurance
• Successful completion of a background check and abuse registry checks

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid relationship building skills
• Willing to work flexible hours which may include evenings and weekends
• Ability to handle a variety of situations and personalities
• Must maintain confidentiality and protect individual rights
• Ability to always project a caring and professional image
• Proven skills in communication, observation, problem solving, and time management

Physical Requirements

• Use verbal and physical intervention to redirect and/or restrain a person who is physically aggressive or self-abusive. Training will be provided.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time to include but not limited to bending, stooping, sitting, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed

Hours/Shift

• Days, afternoons, and some evenings. Some weekends on occasion, if needed!
• Ability to flex schedule is needed as hours may vary based on individual's needs

Pay

• Starting pay is $19/hour. We pay more for experience and a current Nebraska CNA license!