Employment Specialist
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Employment Specialist
Full-time
Sedalia MO
Pettis County
The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individualswith intellectual and developmental disabilities since CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities low-income at-risk children and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living working playing and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization we are leaders in excellence we have a steadfast commitment to solutions we respect all differences abilities and similarities in our employees and clients and we advocate autonomy!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Employment Specialist supports the Center for Human Services (CHS) mission by providing high-quality person-centered supports to individuals receiving employment services. This role serves as the primary staff for a caseload of approximately 10-15 individuals and works closely with the Professional Manager to ensure that all services are aligned with each persons plan preferences and funding requirements. The Employment Specialist also contributes to service planning documentation team collaboration and the training and support of job coaches to promote quality and consistency in service delivery.
- Coordinate and Deliver Individualized Services: Serve as the primary staff for a caseload of approximately 10-15 individuals. Provide employment supports that align with each persons employment plan implementation strategies and level of need. Monitor progress and adjust supports to promote independence and workplace integration.
- Facilitate New Job Placements: Support new job placements by assisting during the initial days at the worksite completing required documentation (e.g. SOPs Placement Forms) within designated timelines and collaborating with the PM to ensure a stable transition.
- Ensure Accurate Documentation and Regulatory Compliance: Complete monthly service reports outcome documentation and other required entries entries in SetWorks in accordance within CHS VR and DMH standards. Maintain accurate timely and professional records for all services delivered.
- Engage in Team Collaboration and Communication: Participate in team meetings and case reviews as directed. Prepare relevant updates share observations and collaborate with the PM to support individualized service planning. Maintain professional written and verbal communication and include the PM on all service-related correspondence.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to plan and deliver individualized supports
- Accurate and timely electronic documentation
- Builds strong working relationships with clients employers and team members
- Can adapt quickly to changes in schedules environments or job duties
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication
- Comfortable working in a variety of community-based settings
- Proficient with Microsoft Teams OneDrive Outlook and Paycom
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Uses good judgment takes initiative and follows through on tasks
COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Initiative and accountability
- Organization and planning
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Professionalism and dependability
- Respect for individual choice and diversity
- Team collaboration
- Technology proficiency
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Travel required to community and job sites
- Frequent walking lifting bending and standing
- Prolonged periods of computer use
- Must be able to lift 10 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. occasionally
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION
- Associate degree
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a support coaching education or service coordination role
- Must include experience teaching mentoring or guiding others toward goals
- Familiarity with funding systems (VR DMH) is strongly preferred
Must possess or obtain upon hire:
- CPR and First Aid certifications within the first 30 days of hire
- ACRE or CESP certification after the first year of position
- Valid drivers license and current vehicle insurance
- Reliable communication access
- Must complete required (paid) trainings including CPR/First Aid
BENEFITS:CHS offers best-in-industry benefits.Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details
SHIFTS: FT (40 hrs.) Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
EEO STATEMENT
Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
