Supported Employment Specialist

Sunrise Community; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Community of Tennessee, Inc. in Clarksville, Tennessee seeks a Direct Support professional to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve meaningful employment.

You will actively engage local businesses as employers, provide customer service and support, and ensure documentation meets regulatory guidelines. Requirements include a valid driver’s license with endorsements and at least three years of driving, a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, basic

Qualifications

• Pre-employment background and drug screenings required.
• Valid driver's license with endorsements and 3 years driving experience required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services required.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Establish connections with businesses to create employment opportunities.
• Provide customer service, education, and support to employers.
• Ensure documentation and services meet regulatory guidelines.
• Mentor and support individuals to achieve meaningful employment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Customer Service

Communication

Computer Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Description:Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.Qualifications:Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug screeningsMust possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experienceMust possess basic computer skillsBachelor’s degree in Human Services requiredEssential Functions:Ensures that each individual has the training, mentoring, and support to be successful in meaningful employmentActively contacts and engages businesses as potential employersProvides good customer service, education and support to businesses employing the individualsEnsures documentation and services meets all regulatory guidelinesPerforms other duties as assignedHourly: $20.00SR90CLThis position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process.This company is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, skills, education and relevant experience.Benefits Offered: At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, wealth and wellbeing. For this position benefits include: Paid time off, Retirement plan, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program and more.