Supported Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Title : Supported Employment Specialist

(Kentucky)

Reports To : Executive Director

Classification : Full-Time

FLSA Status : Full-Time

Created : June 8, 2016

Revised : February 25, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

Develop competitive employment opportunities for people served.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist individual(s) served to acquire competitive employment in a community setting as

abilities allow.

Work with individual(s) served to determine benefits (e.g. SSI, Medicaid) availability and

how they will be affected by employment.

Complete vocational profile and assess vocational capabilities on an ongoing basis. Update

as necessary.

Develop an individual employment plan with individual(s) served and their support system.

Serve as a support for the individual, the individuals family, and Evergreen staff who

provide services.

Work with local businesses to develop competitive job opportunities for individuals served.

Conduct at least six employer contacts each week to learn about local businesses and

employer needs, to talk about specific individual(s) served who are looking for work and / or

to talk about employer services offered by the SE program.

Provide education and support to employers as agreed upon by individual(s) served, which

may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with the employer.

Provide job-site training as needed to ensure best outcomes for individual.

Monitor and evaluate work performance on employment site(s) and provide feedback to

team, staff, and family.

Attend job coach training and meetings relevant to the employment of people served by

Evergreen.

Spend at least 65% or more of total scheduled work hours in the community engaging

individual(s) served, contacting employers for job development, and providing follow-along

supports.

Provide supported education, using principles similar to SE, for individual(s) served who

express interest in education to advance their employment goals.

Ensuring that all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines are followed.

Schedule person specific training and maintain documentation of such training.

Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly reporting is complete and accurate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constantly moves about to coordinate work

Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization and

must have the ability to deal with consumers and staff in a manner that is conducive to

harmony and their best efforts.

Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions.

May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses.

Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individuals, their families or

advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for individuals.

Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with

contacts from other agencies or entities.

Must be able to prioritize work tasks under the general direction.

Must be able to work without close personal supervision.

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Business, or a related field.

At least one year of experience working with disabled individuals and general knowledge of

supported employment.

Must have certification for Supported Employment and complete curriculum for Direct

Support Professional from the College of Direct Support Professionals.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of Windows 7, and Microsoft applications.

Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.

Working knowledge of Google Workspace

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and

reliable transportation.

Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work some

evenings and weekends when required.