Employment Support Professional

Allied community programs; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSL certification within 90 days

Job summary

Allied Community Programs in Enfield, CT, seeks an Employment Support Professional to assist participants with vocational tasks, training plans, and safety compliance.

You will supervise and train participants, record attendance and progress, coordinate transportation, and support community engagement activities. PSL certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire; wage starts at $18.30 per hour with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in data entry, basic statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of behavior intervention techniques and vocational training principles.
• Must obtain PSL certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and guide program participants in completing work tasks.
• Establish baseline performance using assessments and develop training plans.
• Record and monitor behavioral and production data.
• Conduct lessons in hygiene, safety, social skills, and work behaviors.
• Complete attendance records, progress reports, and required documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of participant payroll.
• Apply safety programs and agency policies per DOL/OSHA regulations.
• Support rights, human rights, and abuse prevention.
• Maintain PSL and DDS Medication Administration certifications.
• Plan community experiences and provide transportation as needed.
• Follow consultant recommendations in therapies; apply behavior modification and task analysis.
• Maintain time studies and outcome records for quality control.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ALLIED COMMUNITY PROGRAMSFUNCTIONThe Employment Support Professional provides services to program participants, including vocational training, work material preparation, task supervision, and quality control. Support community engagement activities, such as volunteering, job shadowing, and workplace simulations.REPORTABILITYReports directly to: Employment Supports SupervisorSupervisory Responsibilities: Provides support to program participantsRESPONSIBILITIESSupervision and Training:Supervise, train, and guide program participants in completing work tasks.Establish baseline performance using assessments, identify employment barriers, and develop training plans.Record and monitor behavioral and production data.Conduct lessons in hygiene, safety, social skills, and work behaviors.Documentation and Reporting:Complete attendance records, quarterly progress reports, incident/accident reports, and other required documentation.Ensure timely and accurate completion of participant payroll.Compliance and Safety:Implement and enforce safety programs and agency policies, including DOL and OSHA regulations.Apply concepts of participant rights, human rights, and abuse prevention.Maintain certification in emergency intervention and DDS Medication Administration.Community Engagement:Plan and carry out community experiences that align with participants' training needs and personal preferences.Provide transportation for participants as needed.Program Implementation:Follow recommendations from consultants in psychological, occupational, speech, and physical therapies.Apply behavior modification principles, task analysis, and agency goals in daily activities.Quality Control:Ensure the quality and timeliness of completed work.Maintain accurate records for time studies and outcome measurements.CORE COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma required; experience with intellectual disabilities preferred.Top consideration given to those with related experience and motivation to improve the lives of persons with disabilities.Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Proficiency in data entry, basic statistical analysis, and reporting.Knowledge of behavior intervention techniques and vocational training principles.Must obtain PSL certification within 90 days of hire.Reasonable Accommodations:Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on individual needs and organizational resources.We are seeking a full-time, non-exempt employee to join our team, starting at $18.30 per hour.The schedule is Monday-Friday with shift options of either 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., offering a consistent workweek and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact each day.