Job Description
Job Description
The Employment Specialist builds strong relationships with individuals on the autism spectrum or with a comparable disability to assist in securing and sustaining competitively integrated employment. The Employment Specialist collaborates closely with community partners to assess the employable skill sets and preferences of individuals and markets their hire to hiring managers. The Employment Specialist assists with acclimating to employment opportunities and supports the building and strengthening of relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
What sets us apart :
- Individualized Direct Support schedule
- Team Oriented Approach
- No evenings or weekends!
- 40 hours guaranteed
- Schedule is generated by Supervisor
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as the primary staff assigned to support customers in job settings, by utilizing the customer’s most effective teaching strategies to navigate their workplace, produce quality work, and engage in appropriate social interactionsIdentifies the need for accommodations, then develop and implement themFormulates job support plan with goal to fade to natural supports within businessFacilitates interactions between customers and his or her supervisor(s) and coworker(s)Ensures all relevant team members are notified of company events or policy / procedure changesSupports customer / legal guardians with coordination of transportation to and from work and communicating schedule changes per company policyMonitors and communicates customers’ performances on worksite, report on service logs, analyze data, collaborate with team concerning changes neededUses principles of ABA to reduce occurrences of undesirable behavior and report / document incidences if they occurDocuments billing at time of delivery of service and completes other required paperwork as assignedEffectively debriefs difficult or uncomfortable situations with businessesInitiates professional development by reading / watching all assigned literature / webinars and actively participating in training exercisesOther duties as assignedPHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements
are typical of the job : sitting, walking, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday.
The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements may change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved, instructions is mandatory. The candidate must be able to travel to multiple locations throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties when needed to conduct organizational business. Subject to inside environmental conditions.
EXPECTED SCHEDULE
This is a full time 40 hour per week position, unless otherwise approved. Days and hours of the workweek are agreed upon by management, the assigned customer’s schedules, and the Adult Services calendar.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum High School diploma required1-3 years of experience working with the autism population requiredEarning of the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certificate within 9 months of hire requiredClean driving record (no more than 2 moving violations in a 3-year span), valid PA driver’s license, current vehicle inspection, up-to-date vehicle registration, and proof of adequate insurance coverage requiredSuccessful completion of Vista’s crisis intervention training requiredSuccessful completion of Community Participation Support Training required within 60 days of hire requiredRequired passing of all pre-employment regulatory and safety-sensitive employee requirements including, but not limited to, PPD testing, physical exam, and drug testsSPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :
Bachelor’s degree in related service field highly desiredAssociation of Community Rehabilitation (ACRE) certification or Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification highly desiredCertified Employment Specialist Provider highly desiredConnections to local businesses preferredDemonstrates organizational skillsEffectively manages multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines