Employment Specialist
Employment Specialist
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11-04-2025
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11-04-2025
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Employment SpecialistSUMMARY: To support individuals in communitybased 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 facetoface 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 teachers direction.3. Job Coaching includinga) 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 onthejob training of participants at the job site.d) Modifications of duties based on the participants needs with permission from the jobsite 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 includinga) 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 Childrens 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 IRWEs 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 Childrens Program as needed.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associates Degree (A.A. or equivalent from twoyear college or technical school: or six months to oneyear 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 Drivers License/registration and insurance completion of Criminal Records Check Fingerprinting OIG and EVerify CPR First Aid Universal Precautions Certificate Program (RIC) Supporting Meaningful Employment.OTHER: As an employee of spurwinkri the Employment Specialist is expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of spurwinkri. As he/she may be required to drive on agency business he/she must maintain a current RI state drivers license and a clean driving history as outlined in the spurwinkri Employee Driving Policy..* spurwinkri 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: FulltimePay: $21.00 per hour
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