Employment Specialist
Arc Broward, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Overview
Join Our Team and Make a Difference! The Employment Specialist is responsible for the strategic accomplishment of sustaining employment outcomes/benchmarks for people with disabilities. Success in this role requires the ability to analyze and interpret key labor market dynamics and apply them effectively to achieve meaningful placement results. Responsibilities
Understanding the needs, interests, and employment barriers of participants, along with appropriate intervention strategies. Monitoring opportunities and shifts within the local labor market. Aligning labor market opportunities with participants’ skills and goals to create/support mutually beneficial placements that strengthen participant economic stability, the workforce of employer partners, and employer partnerships with Arc Broward. A successful Employment Specialist understands the uniqueness and skills of the job seeker and appropriately matches their skills and abilities to the hiring needs of the employer. Once participants are placed, Employment Specialists are integral in the participants’ onboarding process, helping them enhance on-the-job skills, creating additional job goals, and maintaining ongoing contact with the participant, employer, and support committee. The Employment Specialist must share Arc Work’s vision that we plan for employment outcomes for all participants we are supporting, regardless of their employment barriers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Individual Person-Centered Planning: Identify needed supports; participate in the development and implementation of an Individualized Career Plan for each person receiving SE/ES services by actively developing individuals’ goals, strategies, and service recommendations; ensure the provision of services recommended on the person-centered employment plan; provide status reports as assigned. Assist the Arc Works Director and Career Placement Manager in employer outreach and stewardship to cultivate and support relationships that support job seekers’ Individualized Career Plan goals. Documentation Requirements: Complete various office tasks and utilize the computer effectively for word processing, SETWorks documentation, and internet use as needed. Complete task analyses, monthly intervention logs, case notes, employment plans, and other required paperwork as prescribed. Maintain and file documents timely in individuals’ central records and SETWorks. Team Relations: Enhance team meetings by actively participating, using effective communication, encouraging growth and self-development, facilitating teamwork, and recording team meeting minutes as assigned. Direct Supports: Manage a caseload of participants. Provide job development activities to assist individuals to obtain and maintain employment in integrated, paid, community-based settings. Provide initial job coaching tasks including, but not limited to, task analyses, development and implementation of placement and strategy plans; provide systematic instruction of work, social, and work safety skills; and provide mobility training. Provide ongoing job follow-along supports that encourage career advancement and professional development opportunities. Provide trial work or time-limited job coaching to assess an individual’s potential to work independently in a competitive, community-based employment setting. Provide ancillary support services throughout the service delivery model for all clients, including access to community resources and benefits, encouragement to participate in classes, financial literacy, and other occupational skill supports at the WorkBar; transport individuals as needed and governed by standard operating procedures; provide social service/case management supports as necessary. Facilitate FL Ready to Work materials to trainees, students, and job seekers. Provide hands-on supervision and guidance to trainees in the Hospitality Operations post-secondary training program during the paid internship phase. Act as a substitute trainer for the Hospitality Operations program, as needed. Advocacy: Promote consumer rights, provide supports to empower individuals, assist clients in making requests for reasonable accommodations; report suspicions or allegations of abuse or neglect; provide support and counseling in decision making, self-determination, and career advancement; encourage and promote the use of natural supports. Collaboration: Collaborate with Arc Educates to facilitate job development and placement activities with post-secondary certificate students and graduates. Participate in collaborative meetings regarding academic progress and placement efforts. Help collect required documentation for accreditation and licensure, as needed. Public Relations: Act as a point of contact for consumers and employers regarding service delivery; conduct routine visits with the consumer in the community; assist consumers to maintain healthy family and work relationships; ensure optimal communication between community members, consumers, and agency members; resolve problems related to employment. Attend employer networking events or meetings as requested by supervisor. Health and Safety: Ensure individuals supported are safe and living healthy lives; respond to medical or behavioral emergencies as necessary; participate in emergency disaster preparedness. Policy, Procedures and Rule Compliance: Understand and implement current state licensing rules and regulations, and agency policies and practices as they relate to direct supports as well as funding and accreditation standards. Work as scheduled or as assigned. Overtime only when authorized by supervisor. Monitor training history and attend required trainings before expiration. Provide direct and indirect supports as needed to help clients achieve employment outcomes identified by various funders. Other duties as required. Required Qualifications/Skills
High School Diploma or GED Bachelor's degree in a related field (business administration, human resources, economics, rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, or education) is highly preferred Minimum of 1 year of experience in job placement, job coaching or counseling; or equivalent employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program or other direct employment, education, or training experience working with persons with disabilities. Demonstrates professionalism in various workplace and community settings. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License which does not have any excessive chargeable points. Requires traveling in own vehicle to various company and training sites as necessary. Must successfully complete VR training within 90 days of hire Efficient presentation, oral and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Exceptional organizational skills and time management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Zoom. Must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, willingness to help others, sensitivity to individuals with disabilities, and excellent teamwork. Ability to work effectively independently, as well as in a team environment. Must be able to receive and follow instructions and feedback. Familiarity with data tracking systems. Rate of Pay
$22.43/hour with a bachelor\'s degree Perks & Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days (5 weeks!) of PTO per year Employee Referral Bonuses Paid Training & Certifications Comprehensive Medical Coverage including HSA with employer matching & FSA options Comprehensive Dental & Vision Coverage Employer-Paid Life Insurance with option to increase coverage voluntarily Short/Long Term Disability Voluntary Insurance/Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft Retirement Plan with employer matching Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates Join us in making a difference and help us shape the future of Arc Broward! Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.
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Join Our Team and Make a Difference! The Employment Specialist is responsible for the strategic accomplishment of sustaining employment outcomes/benchmarks for people with disabilities. Success in this role requires the ability to analyze and interpret key labor market dynamics and apply them effectively to achieve meaningful placement results. Responsibilities
Understanding the needs, interests, and employment barriers of participants, along with appropriate intervention strategies. Monitoring opportunities and shifts within the local labor market. Aligning labor market opportunities with participants’ skills and goals to create/support mutually beneficial placements that strengthen participant economic stability, the workforce of employer partners, and employer partnerships with Arc Broward. A successful Employment Specialist understands the uniqueness and skills of the job seeker and appropriately matches their skills and abilities to the hiring needs of the employer. Once participants are placed, Employment Specialists are integral in the participants’ onboarding process, helping them enhance on-the-job skills, creating additional job goals, and maintaining ongoing contact with the participant, employer, and support committee. The Employment Specialist must share Arc Work’s vision that we plan for employment outcomes for all participants we are supporting, regardless of their employment barriers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Individual Person-Centered Planning: Identify needed supports; participate in the development and implementation of an Individualized Career Plan for each person receiving SE/ES services by actively developing individuals’ goals, strategies, and service recommendations; ensure the provision of services recommended on the person-centered employment plan; provide status reports as assigned. Assist the Arc Works Director and Career Placement Manager in employer outreach and stewardship to cultivate and support relationships that support job seekers’ Individualized Career Plan goals. Documentation Requirements: Complete various office tasks and utilize the computer effectively for word processing, SETWorks documentation, and internet use as needed. Complete task analyses, monthly intervention logs, case notes, employment plans, and other required paperwork as prescribed. Maintain and file documents timely in individuals’ central records and SETWorks. Team Relations: Enhance team meetings by actively participating, using effective communication, encouraging growth and self-development, facilitating teamwork, and recording team meeting minutes as assigned. Direct Supports: Manage a caseload of participants. Provide job development activities to assist individuals to obtain and maintain employment in integrated, paid, community-based settings. Provide initial job coaching tasks including, but not limited to, task analyses, development and implementation of placement and strategy plans; provide systematic instruction of work, social, and work safety skills; and provide mobility training. Provide ongoing job follow-along supports that encourage career advancement and professional development opportunities. Provide trial work or time-limited job coaching to assess an individual’s potential to work independently in a competitive, community-based employment setting. Provide ancillary support services throughout the service delivery model for all clients, including access to community resources and benefits, encouragement to participate in classes, financial literacy, and other occupational skill supports at the WorkBar; transport individuals as needed and governed by standard operating procedures; provide social service/case management supports as necessary. Facilitate FL Ready to Work materials to trainees, students, and job seekers. Provide hands-on supervision and guidance to trainees in the Hospitality Operations post-secondary training program during the paid internship phase. Act as a substitute trainer for the Hospitality Operations program, as needed. Advocacy: Promote consumer rights, provide supports to empower individuals, assist clients in making requests for reasonable accommodations; report suspicions or allegations of abuse or neglect; provide support and counseling in decision making, self-determination, and career advancement; encourage and promote the use of natural supports. Collaboration: Collaborate with Arc Educates to facilitate job development and placement activities with post-secondary certificate students and graduates. Participate in collaborative meetings regarding academic progress and placement efforts. Help collect required documentation for accreditation and licensure, as needed. Public Relations: Act as a point of contact for consumers and employers regarding service delivery; conduct routine visits with the consumer in the community; assist consumers to maintain healthy family and work relationships; ensure optimal communication between community members, consumers, and agency members; resolve problems related to employment. Attend employer networking events or meetings as requested by supervisor. Health and Safety: Ensure individuals supported are safe and living healthy lives; respond to medical or behavioral emergencies as necessary; participate in emergency disaster preparedness. Policy, Procedures and Rule Compliance: Understand and implement current state licensing rules and regulations, and agency policies and practices as they relate to direct supports as well as funding and accreditation standards. Work as scheduled or as assigned. Overtime only when authorized by supervisor. Monitor training history and attend required trainings before expiration. Provide direct and indirect supports as needed to help clients achieve employment outcomes identified by various funders. Other duties as required. Required Qualifications/Skills
High School Diploma or GED Bachelor's degree in a related field (business administration, human resources, economics, rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, or education) is highly preferred Minimum of 1 year of experience in job placement, job coaching or counseling; or equivalent employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program or other direct employment, education, or training experience working with persons with disabilities. Demonstrates professionalism in various workplace and community settings. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License which does not have any excessive chargeable points. Requires traveling in own vehicle to various company and training sites as necessary. Must successfully complete VR training within 90 days of hire Efficient presentation, oral and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Exceptional organizational skills and time management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Zoom. Must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, willingness to help others, sensitivity to individuals with disabilities, and excellent teamwork. Ability to work effectively independently, as well as in a team environment. Must be able to receive and follow instructions and feedback. Familiarity with data tracking systems. Rate of Pay
$22.43/hour with a bachelor\'s degree Perks & Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days (5 weeks!) of PTO per year Employee Referral Bonuses Paid Training & Certifications Comprehensive Medical Coverage including HSA with employer matching & FSA options Comprehensive Dental & Vision Coverage Employer-Paid Life Insurance with option to increase coverage voluntarily Short/Long Term Disability Voluntary Insurance/Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & ID Theft Retirement Plan with employer matching Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates Join us in making a difference and help us shape the future of Arc Broward! Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.
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