Employment Specialist

Location: FresnoHours: On CallJob Summary:This job is a key team member of our expanded supported employment mission to provide a sense of purpose and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role is responsible for building a pipeline of business and clientele for employment services performing as a job coach to new clients and ensuring proper documentation and Duties: % Of Role and Description40% New BusinessDevelopment and Relationship Management of new Clients and StrategicBusiness develop and maintain positive community and business relationships for the purpose of finding people gainful employment and advancement that provides a meaningful secure new clients to receive employment services through a pipeline of clients by forming strategic partnerships with School Districts to develop and implement pre-employment transition positive and open lines ofcommunicationswith employers / businesses to identify areas of success and opportunity. Partner with them to effectively remove employment barriers and resolve issues related to community integration and independence for people with with School districts and Colleges to develop and promote pre-employment transition services ultimately building a pipeline of cooperative working relationships with the vocational rehabilitation division and other funding and referral sources.40% Perform as a Job coach for ClientsThis individual will be responsible for also acting as a Job Coach and will be responsible for a caseload of varying for full-cycle support including but not limited to career counseling evaluation skills training / assessment ensuring job readiness training and other activities related to employment transition and successful job creative problem solver based on the needs of the individuals and the job as an active member of any team in developing and implementing person-centered employment related goals and objectives including an employment plan (IPE)Regular site visits / support toensuresquality of work at job site as well as client success / for timely and thorough program / case documentationFollows licensing regulations agency policies best practices and protection of individual evaluate and record job performance to make recommendations concerning goals and objectivesBreak tasks down to achievable componentsAdvocate for people receivingsupportsamong community co-workers assist individuals in advocating for themselves; promote inclusion in community work individuals to job site if defined by contract20% Ensure compliance and DocumentationAssure monitoring and documentation of each clients progress by developing and maintaining tracking and progress reports in a professional and timely manner as it pertains to the persons employment individuals support plan goals licensing / certification and billing timely placement of clients meet retention goals and ensure compliance with all employer contracts and billable hours requirementsResponsible for ensuring compliance and proactively addressing any gaps.35% Talent & Administration Function as a front-line resource forEmployment Specialistcolleaguespersonssupported or parent & recommendations forward related to quality and process improvements for our employees and those we serve. Escalates topics to the manager as partnership with operational leaders human resources quality and nursing:Welcome onboard and train new colleagues andraise additional training and development needs for operating procedures are consistently implemented including:Audits ofindividual support plans monitoring medical supplies and prescriptions and monthly facility food and supplies and allocation of receipts to house and program and enter personal funds a clean safe and healthy environment always in the a master calendar of appointments facility activities meetings for above reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assignedforthe Skilland Abilities for Success in the Role:Knowledge:Theoretical or practical understanding of a subject acquired and increases through :Theproficienciesdeveloped through training practice or :The level and quality of being able to do something improved with training and experienceOutstanding oral and written communication skills including the ability to interact and communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external audiences and colleagues. Proven ability to draft clear concise and culturally aware business correspondenceWorking knowledge of marketing and public relations and their implications for and relationship to business to think strategically multi-task prioritize respond promptly and meet deadlines and performance -starter comfortable in a remote working environmentOur Values The Way We Work:Mission Frist- We exist to serve the developmental disabilities Always- We strive for excellence in all we Together- We are ONE team all together for our Job Qualifications:Education:Bachelors Degree in related field or commensurate :Two years of relevant experiencewith6 months of IDD experienceprevious leadership experience preferred (project management team/task lead supervisor etc.) Drivers licensure required if role involves driving others or required by state Drivers LicenseSchedule:Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed including occasional evenings and : $20.00 - $24.00BLC123