What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Support Specialist- Full Time (Enfield, Connecticut) position at Allied Community Services, Inc.?
Employment Support Specialist
Position Summary
Provide 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.
Duties of this position:
- Supervision 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.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
- Successfully meet and maintain all certifications and training requirements established by regulatory bodies and the agency’s policies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to organize and prioritize projects.
- Facilitate problem-solving through teamwork.
- Ability to work productively interdepartmentally.
- Perform general computer tasks in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and virtual meeting venues.
- Ability to deal with a wide variety of people as the Agency’s representative.
- Possesses practical oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to helping persons with disabilities lead more independent lives.
Job Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma required; experience in intellectual disabilities preferred.
- Skills and Abilities:
- 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.
- Certifications: Must obtain PSL certification within 90 days of hire.
- Maintain all required training and certifications.
- Serve as a role model for participants.
- Adhere to the Staff Personnel Handbook and agency policies.
- Ability to pass a criminal/driving background check.
Benefits:
We are committed to you! We offer excellent training, benefits, career growth, and job security.
- 13 days of vacation, 12 sick days, and ten paid holidays accrued bi-weekly.
- Health insurance plans starting as low as $0 a pay period.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Extensive in-service training program.
- Tax-deferred retirement plan with matching employer contribution.
- $250 employee referral bonuses with no annual cap!
- Free life insurance
Salary:
$17.77 hourly rate.
ABOUT ALLIED
Allied Community Programs is located in the Greater Enfield Area. The agency provides day, employment, and residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Allied Community Programs provide support for most skill levels from independent to requiring hands on assistance. Most individuals need guidance and assistance with social skills, activities of daily living, behavioral support and some individuals require medical support. Our agency's values of excellence, respect, innovation, diversity, collaboration, integrity, and accountability guide our programs and services.
APPLY
Please apply via our online application below. Thanks for your interest in Allied Community Programs, Inc.
Allied Community Services, Inc. serves a diverse population in its programs. Applicants with life experience, a multicultural background, and a bilingual background are encouraged to apply. Allied Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Salary : $18
