Employment Specialist

1 month ago

Washington, United States KBEC Group Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $22.00-$24.00

Responsibility & Qualification Summary 


Employment Specialist


SUMMARY: Employee is responsible for providing job readiness, coaching and placement support
and assistance to persons served by KBEC who are receiving services through Supported Employment
and Job Training Program(s).


REPORTS TO: Program Manager 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by
this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required as other
duties may be assigned.
Work in collaboration with Program Managers and employees across all programs to ensure the
appropriate and successful readiness and placement of persons into training opportunities and
community jobs. Includes job development activities whereby the specialist will work with
employers in the community to develop jobs for person, assessment, identify, develop and
implement work adjustments in the workplace to provide accommodations to promote successful
employment for the person.
Assist in the implementation of Employment services:
▪ Complete an employment profile that reflects the interests, skills, and support needs of
persons seeking employment in community businesses;
▪ Assist in updating all participants' resumes to the KBEC TEC Program standard.
▪ Identify job openings in the community including customized employment opportunities that
match the persons' preferences and abilities;
▪ Conduct a systematic study of work environments including job duty analyses and task
analyses, by interviewing and observing coworkers and supervisors in the workplace;
▪ Works directly with the Program Manager to arrange interviews and facilitate placement
into jobs consistent with an person's selected vocational and/or transition goals;
▪ Provide intensive training at the job-site including systematic instruction on job
requirements as well as work-related and social skills ;
▪ Provide ongoing, on-site employment assistance as well as off-site support including
training in accepting and responding to supervision.
▪ Work with family members to understand the positive impact of employment on an person's
quality of life;
▪ Conduct mock interviews in house or with other stakeholders to best prepare participants
for future employment.
▪ Coordinate student support such as assistance in reaching employment outcomes;
▪ Create lesson plans for in class implementation with approval for Program Manager.
▪ Submit weekly case notes for Program Managers review.
▪ Facilitate the implementation of Work Adjustment/Pre-Vocational training and workshops;

Maintain required documentation and reports related to the program services and persons participating
in the Supported Employment Program to include the Person Work Plan (IWP), ISP and transition plan,
job development and job placement reports and monthly progress reports.

Maintain all required documentation in accordance with Program Manager, Maryland, and District of
Columbia standards using the internal computer data system and other approved online systems
Ensure the completion of all required training for self and persons
All other duties as assigned that support the goals and objectives of the program.


MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Not Applicable.


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (Required to perform essential functions)
The minimum requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities
required to successfully perform this job. Related experience may be substituted for
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degrees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with
disabilities to perform essential functions.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
● High School Degree with a minimum of 4 years related and specialized experience in the field of
supported employment/vocational training; demonstrated knowledge of an Individualized Work Plan
(IWP), job development/placement experience and/or experience with educational plans;
● Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college courses in the social services or related field with 2 years
related experience in a vocational, supported employment program; knowledge of IWP, job
development/placement experience and/or experience with services plans; or
● Bachelor’s Degree in the social services or related field with up to one year related experience in a
vocational, supported employment program; knowledge of IWP, job development/placement
experience and/or experience with services plans


LANGUAGE SKILLS:
● Demonstrates the ability to read and comprehend common business documents
● Communicates effectively with the business community using business language both orally and
through business correspondence and memorandums
● Responds to routine inquiries or concerns from persons with disabilities, their family members, and
project personnel;
● Demonstrates effective written communication including draft correspondence, reports and other
materials that conform to prescribed style and format.
● Communicates orally and in written form to provide information to internal/external
vendors/clients, staff and management, and maintains professional relationships
● Follows instructions
● Replies appropriately to business correspondence and memorandums


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
● Performs basic mathematical calculations to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division
● Able to compute rate, ratio, and percentage
● Able to teach persons money management and consumer

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