Employment Specialist - Long Term Support

Community Workforce Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in North Carolina is seeking a part-time Employment Specialist to provide ongoing skills training and job support for individuals placed in competitive employment. The role involves conducting program orientations, maintaining case records, and ensuring compliance with agency standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in human services and experience working with individuals with disabilities. Join a dedicated team committed to instilling hope and supporting futures.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts program orientation for participants entering services.
• Maintains case records in accordance with agency standards.
• Conducts visits to employed individuals to assure successful job performance.

Skills

Communication

Job Coaching

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in human services

Job description

Employment Specialist - Long Term Support

Instilling hope, inspiring greatness, and supporting futures since 1964.

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).

Join our caring team today!