Easterseals PORT Health
Employment Specialist / Job Coach
Easterseals PORT Health, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834
Employment Specialist / Job Coach
The Employment Specialist / Job Coach is an integral part of our management team, working with adults with disabilities or mental health challenges. The primary duty is to secure community-based employment for these individuals, providing evaluation, training, and ongoing support. The job coach also serves as the main contact for VR counselors.
Responsibilities
Create connections with community employers to identify and create job opportunities for individuals receiving services.
Develop resumes, prepare and accompany individuals to job interviews, assist in filling out applications and questionnaires, and communicate the qualifications of individuals to employers.
Communicate with each person assigned to the job developer caseload at least weekly and document that communication.
Conduct the primary job development activities for the program.
Maintain case records as required by licensing and funding bodies’ standards and regulations. Documentation must be entered into the electronic medical record system within 24 hours of service delivery.
Coordinate communication with parents, case managers, and other agencies serving the individuals being supported.
Maintain good work habits regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance, and effective working relationships with co‑workers, VR and LME/MCO staff, employers, and individuals being supported.
Provide job development and intensive training activities with individuals being supported according to their approved service, work/service plan, and work schedule.
Accompany individuals being supported to their community‑based employment site to provide on‑the‑job training as needed.
Analyze job duties and tasks and complete a thorough job task analysis when required.
Benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and more
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
Qualifications
A High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred.
At least two years of experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred.
Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies, as well as skills in writing task analyses, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment, is preferred.
Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license, clean driving record, and active insurance.
Reliable transportation is necessary to service this community‑based program.
Apply If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you’ll support, please apply now on our website: https://eastersealsport.com/
About Easterseals PORT Health Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600‑member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an inclusive culture, different voices, embracing potential, authentic self & learning & growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
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Responsibilities
Create connections with community employers to identify and create job opportunities for individuals receiving services.
Develop resumes, prepare and accompany individuals to job interviews, assist in filling out applications and questionnaires, and communicate the qualifications of individuals to employers.
Communicate with each person assigned to the job developer caseload at least weekly and document that communication.
Conduct the primary job development activities for the program.
Maintain case records as required by licensing and funding bodies’ standards and regulations. Documentation must be entered into the electronic medical record system within 24 hours of service delivery.
Coordinate communication with parents, case managers, and other agencies serving the individuals being supported.
Maintain good work habits regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance, and effective working relationships with co‑workers, VR and LME/MCO staff, employers, and individuals being supported.
Provide job development and intensive training activities with individuals being supported according to their approved service, work/service plan, and work schedule.
Accompany individuals being supported to their community‑based employment site to provide on‑the‑job training as needed.
Analyze job duties and tasks and complete a thorough job task analysis when required.
Benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and more
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
Qualifications
A High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s or Bachelor’s preferred.
At least two years of experience working with adults with disabilities is preferred.
Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies, as well as skills in writing task analyses, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment, is preferred.
Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license, clean driving record, and active insurance.
Reliable transportation is necessary to service this community‑based program.
Apply If you’re looking for a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you’ll support, please apply now on our website: https://eastersealsport.com/
About Easterseals PORT Health Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600‑member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.
We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an inclusive culture, different voices, embracing potential, authentic self & learning & growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
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