Supported Employment Trainer I

STARC of Louisiana; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

STARC of Louisiana, Inc. seeks a SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT TRAINER I to assess clients and place them in suitable job openings, with ongoing coaching and retraining as needed.

You will conduct interviews, coordinate trainings, and assist with resumes, transportation, and interview preparation. The role includes documenting progress and coordinating with employers to ensure job retention and success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years' experience with individuals with disABILITIES preferred.
• LRS Employment Specialist Training certification.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and time management skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients’ interests and abilities via assessments and interviews.
• Begin job search for a suitable match to the client’s skills and experience.
• Promote supported employment to employers, highlighting ongoing support and incentives.
• Assist clients with job applications, interviews, wages, transportation, and employer rules.
• Develop a job/task analysis with duties and sequences.
• Provide systematic job task instruction and coordinate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Record client progress and submit monthly reports.
• Gradually fade from the job site once tasks are completed and standards met.
• Obtain employer evaluations and address problems promptly.
• Monitor performance regularly and prepare for retraining as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

English proficiency

CPR & First Aid certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate of completion of LRS Employment Specialist Training

Job description

Location: Mandeville, LA

Job Id:190

# of Openings:1

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT TRAINER I

$250 HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE

JOB DUTIES SUMMARY: Responsible for completing client assessments and for job finds by ensuring clients are matched with job openings that suit their skills and experience. Responsible for and prepared to go back on the job any time for re-training with client. conducting mock interviews, assisting clients with resumes and monitoring job retention. Responsible for scheduling associated with assigned client caseloads. May be required to provide training to Job Coaches. May be required to transport clients. May be assigned to work in any STARC-operated facility when not assigned specific employment specialist duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates client’s interests and abilities through use of standardized assessments, personal interviews, observations, etc.
• Based on information gathered during evaluation process, begins search for a job suitably matched to client
• “Sells” the idea of supported employment to prospective employers, emphasizing client’s dependability, ongoing support and follow-up, government sponsored employment incentive programs, tax advantages, and guaranteed quality of work.
• Assists clients in filling out job applications, attending interviews, negotiating wages and hours, arranging transportation, and understanding employer rules, benefits, etc.
• Develops a job/task analysis with job duties and sequences.
• Begins systematic instruction of job tasks, as well as related skills involving supervisors and co-workers in the training process as much as possible.
• Records client’s performance and submits monthly progress reports.
• Begins a gradual fading from the job site when all job tasks are completed independently and meet company/employer standards.
• Has the employer complete written evaluations of the client’s job performance and responds immediately if any problems are indicated.
• Monitors the client’s performance at least twice a month by talking to supervisors and co-workers and by completing task analytic probes, production rate recordings, and on-task observations.
• Is prepared to go back on the job any time for re-training with client.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Direct Care-Day Programs

Job tasks are classified as heavy work that requires occasional lifting of 50- 100 pounds and frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and otherwise moving objects of 25 – 50 pounds. Requires frequent walking, standing, stooping, and bending.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years prior work-related experience with individuals with disABILITIES preferred.
• Certificate of completion of LRS Employment Specialist Training
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organizational, analytical and time management skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to relate to individuals with disABILITIES in a manner which will facilitates their growth and development.
• Current CPR & 1 st Aid certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

An Equal Employment Opportunity employer, STARC of Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.