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Job Description - Employment Specialist - Community Employment Services
About us
The dream of Hopewell Center began in the
early 1950s when a group of parents sought services for their
children and founded Peter Pan Preschool. The group was incorporated
in 1966 and officially adopted the name Hopewell Center in May 1983.
As a private, not-for-profit agency,
Hopewell has experienced rapid growth in services, personnel, and
persons served. While originally focusing exclusively on persons
with disabilities, Hopewell has expanded its services to families
with infants and toddlers that are 'at-risk due to developmental or
socio-economic factors.
Hopewell now has an array of facility and
community-based opportunities, including family services, children's
services, employment services, and residential services. Today,
nearly 200 caring professionals provide person-centered services to
over 450 individuals a year.
The following essential job functions for
a Employment Specialist comprise a summary of job
duties, requirements, and responsibilities contained in the job
description prepared for this position. The job description will
serve as the primary document in the selection and hiring process
and constitutes the context for incumbent job performance and
evaluation.
The following essential job functions comprise
a summary of job duties, requirements, and responsibilities
contained in the job description prepared for this position. The job
description will serve as the primary document in the selection and
hiring process; and constitutes the context for incumbent job
performance and evaluation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Develops consumer employment opportunities;
Assists consumers with application and
interview process; Provides job coaching to consumers at the job
site;
Performs situational work—site assessments of
consumer work abilities;
Maintains daily documentation of job coaching
and development ; Prepares written progress reports;
Serves as a consumer advocate to local
employers;
Prepares progress reports for all consumers as
required by funding source; performs post placement follow—up
surveys and contacts; Attends and schedules appointments for staff
meetings;
Maintains records and files, prepares necessary
correspondence, and updates materials;
Coordinates daily methods of transportation to
and from work for consumers . Provides training on accessing public
transportation. Performs related duties as assigned, assuring the
best interest of both the agency and the consumers' welfare .
REQUIREMENTS :
Knowledge of and ability to
perform situational assessments of consumer work performance;
Working knowledge of the needs of physically
and mentally challenged individuals; two years of work experience
recommended; Must obtain CPR and basic first aid certification.
Ability to maintain daily documentation of job
coaching and development, and prepare progress reports ;
Knowledge of methods to develop employment
opportunities;
Ability to effectively communicate in a tactful
manner;
Ability to schedule and attend staff meetings;
Ability to maintain and continually update
accurate and orderly records and files;
Ability to communicate effectively both orally
and in writing;
Ability to follow all personnel policies and
rules of the organization; Ability to maintain confidentiality;
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION NEEDED:
Possession of a valid driver's license and a
demonstrated safe driving record.