Employment Specialist for IDD
Minimum 30 hours a week with the potential to become FT in the future.
Are you driven by the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their career aspirations, regardless of their abilities? If you are passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to thrive in the workplace, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference as an Employment Specialist! Full-Time Employee
Benefits:
o 403(b) retirement plan, with a company matching programo Eligibility for Sick and Safe leaveo Employee Wellness and Assistance programso Credit Union MembershipJOB COACH ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to:
o Provide instruction and job coaching to people regarding successful work habits, appearance, and communication.
o Participate in the development of people's PCP; implement and document PCP progress toward goals.
o Support people with the job exploration/job development process under the guidance of Coordinators and Job Developers.
o Provide personal assistance as necessary, including assistance with personal hygiene, lifting and transferring.
o Assist people with developing knowledge and access of community resources.
o Assist people in developing natural supports and relationships to aid them in maximizing independence at work and in the community.
o Monitor job site and employer expectations specific to individual's job duties and document communication.
o High School Diploma or GEDo One year of professional experience working with persons with developmental disabilities or experience in human service field preferred.
o Completion of CPR, First Aid and other Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Arc required trainings with application of learned the principles and skills to the job.
o Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel.
o Valid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on record.
o Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).
o ACRE and CESP Training required within 1 year.
JOB COACH PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
o Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required:
Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.
o Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair.
Ability to position individual on a sling or Hoyer lift.
Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.
PI226325568 Recommended Skills Administration Cpr Developmental Disabilities Executive Assistance First Aid And Preparedness Microsoft Office Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Are you driven by the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their career aspirations, regardless of their abilities? If you are passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to thrive in the workplace, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference as an Employment Specialist! Full-Time Employee
Benefits:
o 403(b) retirement plan, with a company matching programo Eligibility for Sick and Safe leaveo Employee Wellness and Assistance programso Credit Union MembershipJOB COACH ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include but are not limited to:
o Provide instruction and job coaching to people regarding successful work habits, appearance, and communication.
o Participate in the development of people's PCP; implement and document PCP progress toward goals.
o Support people with the job exploration/job development process under the guidance of Coordinators and Job Developers.
o Provide personal assistance as necessary, including assistance with personal hygiene, lifting and transferring.
o Assist people with developing knowledge and access of community resources.
o Assist people in developing natural supports and relationships to aid them in maximizing independence at work and in the community.
o Monitor job site and employer expectations specific to individual's job duties and document communication.
o High School Diploma or GEDo One year of professional experience working with persons with developmental disabilities or experience in human service field preferred.
o Completion of CPR, First Aid and other Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Arc required trainings with application of learned the principles and skills to the job.
o Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel.
o Valid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on record.
o Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).
o ACRE and CESP Training required within 1 year.
JOB COACH PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.
o Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required:
Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.
o Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair.
Ability to position individual on a sling or Hoyer lift.
Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tie-downs.
PI226325568 Recommended Skills Administration Cpr Developmental Disabilities Executive Assistance First Aid And Preparedness Microsoft Office Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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