Employment Specialist - Long Term Support

Community Workforce Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in North Carolina is seeking an Employment Specialist for Long Term Support. The role involves providing skills training and job support to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting orientations, maintaining case records, and ensuring compliance with agency standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in human services and experience in rehabilitation. This part-time position offers flexible hours and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b)

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in rehabilitation/providing services to persons with disabilities.
• Must have valid NC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Conducts program orientation for participants entering services.
• Provides ongoing skills training/coaching and job support.
• Maintains case records in accordance with agency standards.

Skills

Communication

Job Coaching

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in human services

Job description

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Job Type

Part-Time

Schedule

Sundays 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM; One Sunday a Month 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Description

Under the supervision of the Director, the Employment Specialist - Long Term Support position is responsible for providing ongoing skills training/coaching, job support, and follow-up to individuals who have been placed in competitive employment and require support to maintain the employment. In addition, the role is expected to support the placement of other individuals in competitive employment via job development activities. The Employment Specialist is expected to understand and advance the mission of the agency, as well as practice ethical and confidentiality standards. The individual in this role must adhere to all agency and program standards including those applicable through CARF, Vocational Rehabilitation, Public School Systems, HIPAA, NC MH/DD/SAS, Division of Health Service Regulation, and Medicaid as well as any other applicable funding or referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Conducts program orientation for participants entering services, or a new program of services, in accordance with agency and CARF standards
• Maintains case records in accordance with agency, funding source, and CARF standards
• Reviews case files and progress of person supported and develops/adjusts individualized person centered plans accordingly; recommends admissions actions
• Coordinates or participates in person centered planning meetings including persons supported, family members, or other relevant parties in order to provide feedback regarding services and insuring appropriate goals are included
• Completes service notes in accordance with agency and funding source requirements
• Ensures authorization requests and billing are completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Conducts at least twice monthly visits to employed individuals and employers to assure successful job performance by providing job support and job coaching services
• Provides instruction/counseling in job maintenance, work related skills/behaviors, and additional areas related to employment based on observation in the community and feedback from supervisors and the individual’s needs
• Determines and coordinates ancillary services for individuals as well as informs/promotes individual rights and advocacy; assists persons supported in developing self-advocacy skills
• Performs formal/informal job analyses as relates to accommodations and training needs of persons supported
• Learns specific job tasks and company policies in order to provide job coaching services
• Ensures compliance with Agency’s and Employer’s policies and standards and provides liaison services to employers, family, referral sources, and other parties
• Establishes positive employer relationships in job development
• Maintains appropriate community involvement to facilitate job development activities
  
  

Required Education / Experience

• High School Diploma required. Preference given to persons with Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field
• Two years’ experience in rehabilitation/providing services to persons with disabilities required. Equivalent combination of education/experience will be eligible
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have valid NC Driver’s License and driving record adhering to Agency standards
• Must either qualify as a QP under MH/DD/SAS guidelines or be managed by a Qualified Professional
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Position is considered medium, requiring lifting of up to 50 pounds
• 75% standing/walking and the ability to bend, stoop, push/pull, and fine and gross dexterity skills when training persons supported on-the-job
• Local travel is required
• Requires visual observation and the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals
  
  

Compensation

• $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
  
  

Benefits

Community Workforce Solutions offers Full-Time, Permanent Employees:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b)
  
  

About Us

Community Workforce Solutions is a private, non-profit organization that has served multiple counties in NC for decades. Community Workforce Solutions, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, gender and gender identity, nationality and origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, and experiences.

We are accredited by the Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation (CARF).

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