Employment Services Professional

Employment Services Professional

Full Time - $20.50-$21.75/hr

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Possess a valid drivers license acceptable to the agencys insurance carrier

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or related Human Service field

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Associates Degree in Business; Liberal Arts or Human Services and two years applicable field experience

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A combination of education and experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency exceeds the above standards of the program.