PRN Employment Specialist (Walker County)

Job Description:

PRN EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST 

TOMMY NOBIS CENTER

WALKER COUNTY, GA

$25/HOUR

Tommy Nobis Center Mission: Empowering People Through Employment

Vision: Tommy Nobis Center envisions supportive communities where people with disabilities are afforded the opportunity to work.

Would you like to join our award-winning culture and establish a meaningful career in the nonprofit world?

Tommy Nobis Center offers you an opportunity to work for an organization that has been recognized as one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation as well as being recognized by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as a Top Workplace in Atlanta!

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, Tommy Nobis Center offers generous timeoff policies.

Position Summary:

The PRN Employment Specialist for Tommy Nobis Center will provide workplace readiness training, job development and placement, and job coaching to adults with disabilities. This position is responsible for placing clients in competitive employment roles and the successful outcomes of the persons served.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Works with participants to identify preferred employment opportunities.
2. Meets with perspective employers for the purpose of filling and/or creating employment opportunities for participants to fulfill our mission
3. Conduct Job Development activities including:
   1. Assisting with the completion of applications and work-related assessments.
   2. Interview preparation and practice.
   3. Assisting in initial transportation needs for purpose of completing applications, interviews, and general on-boarding with internship/employment site.
4. Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, monitors, and follows up on all employment services for participants and provides case management and support services as needed.
5. Serves as an advocate and ally for persons with disabilities by educating the community regarding employment inclusivity.
6. Meets with the participant and their family to develop the individualized service plan for developing employment goals, measures, and career planning.
7. Coordinates services with other Tommy Nobis Center staff and referral sources.
8. This position is fully responsible for continuously soliciting participant input into the development, planning, and implementation of employment services. 
9. Maintains confidential, timely, and accurate documentation regarding attendance, progress, and billing records in accordance with GVRA, CARF, Tommy Nobis Center, and all other regulatory agency requirements.
10. Provides ongoing communication regarding participant’s progress, needs, etc. to the participant and others such as family, counselors, and other Tommy Nobis Center staff.
11. Coordinates and conducts meetings to discuss participant progress and/or concerns.
12. Coordinates participants internship opportunities at community work sites.
13. Participates in regular participant meetings for discussion of pertinent issues or concerns.
14. Represents Tommy Nobis Center in agency meetings and community events, etc.

Salary : $25