Genesis Health Clubs
Supported Employment Specialist
Genesis Health Clubs, Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States, 42103
Supported Employment Specialist
Develop competitive employment opportunities for people served.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Responsibilities
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 the individual(s) served and their support system.
Serve as a support for the individual, the individual’s family, and the 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 individuals (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-up contact with the employer.
Provide job-site training as needed to ensure the best outcomes for the 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.
Core Competencies
Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long‑term considerations.
Championing Customer Needs: Provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, is always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
Communicating Effectively: Shares information, listens and involves others, and conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
Delivering High‑Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Considers the impact of work on others.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s 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 the curriculum for Direct Support Professional from the College of Direct Support Professionals.
Physical Requirements
Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
Regularly works in a fast‑paced environment with multiple task deadlines.
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
Constantly alert and observant during working hours.
Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.
Employment Variables
Must have a good driving record that 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.
Working Environment Typical office setting.
Supervisory Responsibilities Will not supervise.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
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Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Responsibilities
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 the individual(s) served and their support system.
Serve as a support for the individual, the individual’s family, and the 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 individuals (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-up contact with the employer.
Provide job-site training as needed to ensure the best outcomes for the 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.
Core Competencies
Acting Strategically: Identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving goals, and commits to a course of action to accomplish goals based on known and unknown variables. Develops priorities with the right balance of short and long‑term considerations.
Championing Customer Needs: Provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers, is responsive to customer needs and requests, is always courteous to the customer, and considers them when making decisions.
Communicating Effectively: Shares information, listens and involves others, and conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
Delivering High‑Quality Work: Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work for accuracy and quality. Considers the impact of work on others.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work: Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s 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 the curriculum for Direct Support Professional from the College of Direct Support Professionals.
Physical Requirements
Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
Regularly works in a fast‑paced environment with multiple task deadlines.
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.
Constantly alert and observant during working hours.
Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
Working knowledge of Google Workspace.
Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.
Employment Variables
Must have a good driving record that 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.
Working Environment Typical office setting.
Supervisory Responsibilities Will not supervise.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform the essential functions.
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