What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Oak Tree Support Services?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary :
An Employment Specialist performs a variety of responsibilities that support individuals exploring occupation opportunities, development of skills and tools needed to obtain employment, and support once employment has been obtained to create sustained success. This is accomplished through various employment services including waivered employment services, performance-based agreement (PBA) services through Vocational Rehabilitative Services (VRS), standard VRS services, and Pre-Employment Transition (Pre-ETS) Services through VRS. As an ES (Employment Specialist), this job includes the completion of waivered services, PBA services, standard VRS services, one on one Pre-ETS services, and group Pre-ETS services.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
None
Duties / Responsibilities :
The ability to complete all new employee training within an adequate timeframe
Timely completion of accurate case notes documenting work.
Timely responses to emails and phone calls from leadership and team members.
Completion of and adherence to Key Performance Indicators noted weekly in client database
Completion and scheduling of initial meetings, 45-day meetings, semiannual, annual meetings, & VRS required milestones and documents within deadlines for all clients
Adherence to all policies and procedures within the division
Participation in team meetings
Assisting job seekers with tasks to reach self-identified goals. These tasks may include :
Employment search
Consistent communication with professionals on the team of the job seeker including case manager, VRS counselors, and other service providers
Assistance with resume creation and editing
Attending the job seeker's team meetings and completing necessary forms as requested by the team
Outreach and networking for employment opportunities for those receiving services
Advocating on behalf of job seekers for accommodations and upward mobility, as well as teaching tools to allow the job seeker to be a self-advocate
Providing on the job support- this may be partial or full shifts dependent upon the person's needs and include weekends, holidays and evenings
Assistance with creating a plan to achieve and maintain employment and implementation of created plan
Continuous education on employment services tasks and skills
Transportation as needed within the scope of employment services
Meeting with job seekers in person within the community or their preferred setting
Specialized Pre-ETS and other VRS responsibilities
Benefits :
401K
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Full Time Benefits :
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Benefits
Accident Benefits
Wellness Benefits
Requirements
Required Skills / Abilities :
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to pass DHS (Department of Human Services) background check
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