Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist SUMMARY: To support individuals in community-based employment opportunities, by developing job sites, collecting data at job sites to assist in appropriate job matching and facilitating the development of natural supports. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Job Development including: a) Maintaining a log of business contacts established through phone calls or face-to-face meetings. b) Delivery of a polished and professional marketing message when approaching prospective employers. c) Networking at various community events sponsored through the Cranston or Providence Chambers of Commerce or other community events, as needed. 2. Job Readiness Assistance including: a) Assisting participants with completing job applications, cover letters and other business correspondence. b) Assisting participants with developing resumes. c) Career Counseling using various resources available, including labor market information accessed on the internet. d) Familiarity with local resources, especially NetWork RI offices. e) For the school program, these tasks are completed primarily in the classroom under the teacher's direction. 3. Job Coaching including, a) Data Collection as required for ORS reports, (i.e. modified job analysis, situational assessment reaction sheet, Work Personality Profile by supervisor, log of dates and times with anecdotal notes.) b) Transportation of participants to and from job sites, as needed. c) Supervision and on-the-job training of participants at the job site. d) Modifications of duties based on the participants needs, with permission from the job-site supervisor. e) Development of natural supports, including referrals to RIDE program, if appropriate. f) Transfer of pertinent information to other staff, and/or training of essential skills (i.e. job training in additional job coaches to ensure consistency of expectations) and other skills, as necessary. 4. Record keeping and documentation including, a) Data Collection, (Refer to 3A, as listed above). b) Quarterly goals and performance updates for each participant involved with VocLinks. (Applies to Adult and Community Support Program. For the Children's Program, annual goals are incorporated into the IEP by the teacher). c) A Vocational Profile, updated annually. d) Filing of all ORS reports in Vocational Section of participants records. e) Monitoring of income and reporting to SSI. f) Completion of PASS plans and IRWE's as necessary. 5. Attendance and Participation at Meetings including: a) ORS meetings for individual consumers. b) Monthly Supported Employment Meetings for the Adult and Community Support Programs and School to Career Meetings for the Children's Program, as needed. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate's Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school: or six month’s to one-year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required to complete certificate program "Supporting Meaningful Employment" offered at Rhode Island College. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, REQUIREMENTS: Valid Driver’s License/registration and insurance, completion of Criminal Records Check, Fingerprinting, OIG and E-Verify, CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Certificate Program (RIC) "Supporting Meaningful Employment." OTHER: As an employee of spurwink|ri, the Employment Specialist is expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of spurwink|ri. As he/she may be required to drive on agency business, he/she must maintain a current RI state driver's license and a clean driving history as outlined in the spurwink|ri Employee Driving Policy.. * spurwink|ri provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestral origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability or age. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.00 per hour

Salary : $21