Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist for Fayetteville/Lumberton NC

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Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist for Fayetteville / Lumberton NC

Type : Regular

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

Assesses each people supported communication strengths, preferences, and needs and identifies appropriate areas for skill development / maintenance and / or therapy.

Develops skill development programs to be implemented by the direct support staff under the supervision of the Speech and Language Pathologist.

Based on need, may provide individualized speech and language therapy. Typically, this communication training teaches appropriate social interaction skills or choice making as well as the use of verbal communication, manual signs, symbols, augmentative or electronic devices or picture wallets for communication purposes.

Relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited direction and supervision.

RHA is Looking for an Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist / Lumberton to Join our Team!!!!!!

Payrate : $15.00

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, join our team at RHA Health Services!

This position provides support for individuals with disabilities in a variety of community-based work settings, supporting the person towards independence in the work tasks and work environment, including development of natural supports, assist the person receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports.

Responsibilities Include :

• Works closely with Vocational Program Manager, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselorto maintain communication, provide feedback, standardize procedures, and expedite the Individual Plan of Employment (IPE).
• Promotes communication between employee (people supported) and employer. Communicates regularly with the worker and his / her team.
• Assists in the structure of jobs to facilitate the success of a worker. Assists in developing worksites in which job training can occur.
• Provides effective strategies for fading assistance to the least degree possible while maintaining acceptable worker output.
• Troubleshoots problems that occur in the worksite, such as production problems, method of performing tasks, attendance, and relationships with co-workers

Education / Experience :

• High school diploma or (GED)
• Prefer experience working individuals with IDD

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Pre-employment screening :

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees :

• Payactiv : early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health / Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs : Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training : Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• contract / contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA :

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and / or substance use needs live their best lives.

Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.