This position works with employer representatives to match people with disabilities with employment opportunities. This requires job development activities and ongoing placement review.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College training and a desire to work in a mission-based non-profit organization preferred, training in a human services field of study a plus
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, judgement, and decision making
• Must possess excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Experience using computer applications, experience using a web-based application preferred
• Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule as needed
• Able to pass a Criminal Background Check
• Must be able to participate and pass trainings to include but not limited to First Aid, CPR and MANDT training
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance, and must be willing to transport clients to job sites, community activities and appointments

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with referral agencies and guardians to determine if the candidate is suited for training and employment services to be provided through a partnering employer
• Contact employers to identified job opportunities, determine their requirements and negotiate adaptations
• Establish and maintain cooperative business partnerships with potential employers and representatives of the community and maintain them over time
• Promote the skills and abilities of workers with disabilities
• Point of Contact for business partners when issues arise
• Handle DRS billing pre-authorizations and submit billing information to accounting
• Monitor clients’ progress to ensure that training and employment goals and objectives are met
• Develop training plans that fit clients’ aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals
• Locate barriers to client employment such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules and transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers
• Dress to project professionalism
• Provide transportation services for clients utilizing Agency and/or personal vehicle and follow the guidelines as outlined in the transportation manual

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to walk; sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Work environment: This position involves moving with clients, sitting for periods of time, and occasionally driving to other work locations. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions and noise.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

The responsibilities above do not comprise an exhaustive listing and other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a contract between PACE Enterprises of WV, Inc. and the employee. PACE is an at will employer. The employee’s signature below signifies she/he understands and accepts the responsibilities of the position.