Employment Services Professional, Part-time 0-29 hours per week
Employment Services Professional, Part-time 0-29 hours per week
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Employment Services Professional
Part-time 0-29 hours per week
An Employment Services Professional (ESP) is responsible for providing employment services for individuals with varying disabilities in community-based employment. Employment services are delivered in accordance with person-centered planning approaches and adherence with Medicaid HCBS Waiver ACCESS-VR and other funding regulations/requirements. The Employment Services Professionals specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide employment services and supports designed to assist an individual to find and maintain a job in the community; soft skills training assistance with application
- processes/interviewing travel training on-site job support and coaching etc.
- Develop implement and monitor individual employment action plans and collaborate with supervisor related to the same
- Deliver employment supports utilizing strength-based person-centered approaches
- Provide ongoing employment services and supports to the individual and employer to include on-site job support and coaching re-training advocacy career advancement and linkage to other relevant services
- Communicate with individuals served and vocational counselors in provision of services and coordinate planning meetings as appropriate
- Network with community businesses to identify new partnerships and cultivate existing partnerships to promote inclusive employment environments
- Act as a positive role model to individuals receiving services and maintain a professional presentation in all aspects of the position
What are we looking for in an Employment Services Professional:
- Possess strong interpersonal skills including effectively communicating ideas/directions maintaining professionalism and being receptive to guidance/direction from supervisor
- Experience interfacing with business community and comfortable in networking situations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Effective time management and strong organizational skills
- Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs
- Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations
- Able to work scheduled hours that may include overtime weekend and/or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agencys employee policy manual
- Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift twenty-five (25) pounds
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- Bachelors Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or related Human Service field - OR - Associates Degree in Business; Liberal Arts or Human Services and two years applicable field experience - OR - A High School Diploma/GED and experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency exceeds the above standards of the program.
- Possess a valid drivers license acceptable to the agencys insurance carrier
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
