Employment Specialist- Full-time

2 weeks ago

St Paul, United States Dependable Home Health Care Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Dependable, it's our goal to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to thrive. It's innate in all of us to want to belong and function as an independent person. We teach and support people to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships and effective communication skills and promote independence by improving skills and fostering growth.

At Dependable, we live and work our core values:

Be Kind

Be Innovative

Act as Community Connectors

Be good ambassadors

Always be people centered

If you have similar values, just apply now

Role Specifics

Shift: AM

Hours: Full-time (32-40 hours per week)

  • Monday 9am-5pm
  • Tuesday 9am-5pm
  • Wednesday 9am-5pm
  • Thursday 9am-5pm
  • Friday 9am-5pm
Location: Dependable Office in St. Paul and Twin Cities Metro-

The Employment Specialist will need to provide transportation into the community and to job locations

*mileage reimbursement included*

Rate of Pay: $20/hour + $3/hour Weekend Differential

Employment Benefits

Dependable is growing and we want our employees to grow with us We offer paid training and a variety of employee benefits. Dependable helps pay a large portion of the health premiums to make benefits affordable for our employees. Other available benefits:
  • Paid Training
  • Paid time off
  • 401K with company matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Casual dress code
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of the Employment Specialist is to engage individuals in person-centered based tools to help individuals identify employment goals and aspirations. This role will be working in the community with individuals, writing reports, communicating with teams, and attending meetings. The Employment Specialist advocates to remove barriers to help the individual be successful. They are the liaison between the individuals we support, their team, and their employer and promote and implement the principles of person-centered practices, ensuring the individuals can live their lives in the way they choose and work in competitive integrated employment.
  • Uphold Dependable' s Core Values while providing continuity of support to individuals served in a variety of settings with Dependable: Be Kind - Be Innovative - Act as a Community Connector - Be a Good Ambassadors for Dependable - Always be Person Centered
  • Demonstrate and maintain a working knowledge of program and personnel policies and procedures while maintaining all employment standards, required training and licenses
  • Find opportunities for advancement for the individual supported and promote social integration into the work site while ensuring the work environment is safe and free from harassment and discrimination
  • Prepare necessary paperwork for individuals team meetings including but not limited to, Support Plan Addendum, Self-Management Assessment, Individual Abuse Prevention Plan, and all other required paperwork as assigned in 245D.
  • Help individuals eliminate transportation barriers and help gain confidence with different modes of transportation. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for use in performing work related activities and maintain necessary insurance coverage. Regular travel in the community and transport of individuals and required to use their own vehicle (with paid mileage).
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year experience working in a 245D licensed setting
  • Ability to read, write and speak English at a level that meets the performance requirements; or must be able to communicate in the language spoken by the individual at a level that meets the performance requirements
  • Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and make independent decisions while allowing for flexibility and creative alternatives with an ever-changing schedule and frequent interruptions
  • Ability to effectively use a computer/tablet, calculator, and household appliances
  • Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word and Excel and learn inter-office documentation systems with training
  • Work in a variety of settings inside and outside of the home, community, and office as approved by the Designated Coordinator.
  • May be subject to physically aggressive individuals and may be required to participate in an emergency use of manual restraint.
  • May be exposed to animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats, pet rodents, birds, or pet reptiles
  • Sit, stand, walk, bend, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Lifting/transferring requirements vary based on assigned caseload
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds and transfer individuals as needed


Salary Description

$20.00 per hour+ $3/hour Weekend Differential

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