What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Choice and Control?
Seeking experienced Employment Specialist to support an adult with a developmental disability in securing and maintaining paid employment in his community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Helping individual explore job skill sets and interests
- Developing relationships with potential employers
- Developing skills related to employment such as interviewing, communicating with employers and colleagues, following a dress code and other on the job requirements
- Assisting with securing and maintaining paid employment by providing routine follow up and on site support
- Drive person to and from job interviews and place of employment
Additional Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with team members and Behavior Support Specialist to implement the behavior support plan
- Using techniques from the behavior plan, help individual make positive and safe choices thus promoting increased independence and personal growth
- Assist person in following an appropriate personal hygiene routine to foster social inclusion and good health
Qualifications:
- Experience teaching job skills to people with developmental disabilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility, patience and a sense of humor
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors with appropriate redirection
- Must be certified in CPR and First Aid and have documentation of in-person training
- Must be able to pass a background check and be legally able to work in the US.
- Must have reliable car, current drivers license, current car insurance and a clean driving record
Benefits:
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Paid Training Time
- Montgomery County Sick and Safe Leave
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Potential for Health Insurance Reimbursement
Serious Inquiries only. Pay commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.45 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 10 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Job Coaching: 3 years (Required)
- Behavior Supports: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR and First Aid (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Silver Spring, MD 20902 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Silver Spring, MD 20902: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $32