Employment Consultant

**Employment Consultant**

**Position Summary**:To develop participant work skills and employment opportunities that encourages independence, as well as personal and professional growth. Provide direct support to the participant, as needed, on the job.

**Qualifications**: A high school diploma or equivalent required and two years’ experience working with people with disabilities and/or the business community preferred.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**:
**A. AGENCY**

1. Performs essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

2. Knows and complies with all required policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines of Target and has a clear understanding of the specific regulations used in their department. Follows the regulations and guidelines when carrying out duties and responsibilities.

3. Successfully completes all required in-service trainings and completes re-certifications as required; demonstrates a clear understanding of the issues presented in trainings; is eager to expand knowledge; keeps current with relevant changes and take appropriate steps to obtain needed information.

4. Performs duties in accordance with the philosophy, mission and goals of the agency.

5. Works as a professional collaborative with all internal and external stakeholders in modeling a safe, supportive, and respectful demeanor, ensuring the highest quality services to all Target participants.

6. Takes appropriate action based on circumstances; provides pertinent and comprehensive information to supervisory personnel.

7. Demonstrates the ability to manage personal time by being punctual and gives sufficient notice to immediate supervisor in case of tardiness or absenteeism per Target’s Attendance Policy.

8. Acts as an appropriate role model and representative of Target as an agency as well as those employed by Target and those served. Chooses appropriate personal attire based on the circumstances. Maintains appropriate overall appearance and demonstrates proper personal hygiene per Target’s Attire and Grooming Policy.

9. Demonstrates a willingness to perform all essential duties and job functions with the safety of the participants and self as a top priority; adheres to and complies with all safety guidelines taught in trainings.

B. **ADMINISTRATIVE**

1. **Montgomery County Only**:
a. Schedules shadowing and volunteer experiences with potential employers to provide on the job training and analysis.

c. Maintains and develops relationships with participants, families, and volunteer community sites.

d. Creates lesson plans for CDS groups.

2. **Carroll County Only**: Maintains and develops relationships with participants, families, and paid employment sites.

a. Ensures that all mandated documentation related to the provision of services to participants is completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.

b. Provides supervision and guidance to all participants.

c. Attends and participates in Meaningful Day department meetings or other meetings as needed.

d. Performs regular vehicle checks and completes and submits requests for vehicle repairs, as needed.

C. **DIRECT CARE**:
1. Assist the participants on the job as needed to maintain their employment/volunteer positions.

2. Helps create any tools necessary to assist the participant on the job.

3. Ensure the highest quality of services are rendered. Provides supervision and guidance to all participants in a safe and high-quality environment.

4. Implements behavior management plans and work skills programs as designed.

5. Assures that all job tasks assigned to participants both on and off site are completed to the employers’ standards.

6. Ensures participants comply with all safety regulations and procedures at their job/volunteer sites.

7. Transports participants in a company vehicle or personal vehicle to and from scheduled interviews, shifts, and training as needed. Mileage reimbursement is available for use of personal vehicles but requires proof of proper current insurance, kept with HR.

8. Provide travel training necessary prior to turning the participant over for job coaching services.

9. Maintains physical ability to restrain participants as needed according to their behavioral program plans. The position also requires the ability to stand, bend, reach, lift 50 pounds, maneuver wheelchairs, and perform safe transfers of participants.

10. Comply with all Meaningful Day Services training including job-coaching training.

**OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES**: Other duties as assigned by the Director of Meaningful Day Services and/or Meaningful Day Manager.

**SUPERVISION**: Supervised by the Director of Meaningful Day Services.

**EVALUATION**: After initial three month period, then annually during term of employment.

**TERMS**: Class 1, full time, non-exempt position. Scheduled hours may fluctuate to meet the needs of the participant. Evenings and weekends may be required.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental ins