What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist (WRD) Monday-Friday 8a-4p Day Shift position at Opportunities?
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Schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-4pm **Male staff preferred, not required**
Hourly rate starting at $19-$20 depending on MAP certification. Medical insurance starting at $30 biweekly.
LifeStream is an equal-opportunity employer
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains respectful communication and interactions with consumers at all times.
• Ensures that individuals have the resources needed to make informed choices and are active
participants in decisions affecting their lives and supports received.
• Report any suspicions of abuse or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection
Commission as a mandated reporter.
• Assist all individuals in the upkeep and maintenance of their program.
• Assist all individuals with their “on-the-job needs” and ensure that all work activities are
reflective of their choices.
• Takes initiative to integrate individual into the community in areas of his/her choice.
• Assist all individuals in meeting goals identified in all areas of the Individual Service Plan.
• Exposes individual to new ideas and choices, which assist in their continued growth and
development.
• Is responsible for the safety and well-being of all individuals. Is aware of and follows all
Individual and Program Specific Safety Plans and approved behavior program.
• Ability to carefully monitor and supervise individuals served.
• Is prepared for and actively participates in all mandatory meetings.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting program needs.
• Respects the role and responsibility of his/her supervisor and maintains the same work
diligence whether his/her supervisor is present or not.
• Maintains a courteous professional attitude while conducting business by effectively
communicating with all LifeStream personnel, family members, and all community
contacts.
• Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner with minimal assistance.
• Avoids bringing personal matters to work that could have a disruptive impact on the
consumers or co-workers
• Consistently advocates for the individuals served in all areas above
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform essential functions.
Maintenance of an acceptable CORI
Valid driver’s license
Negative drug screen
Use of personal vehicle for work purposes
Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of community inclusion.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED
One years experience in the field of Human Services
Salary : $19 - $20
