Employment Support Coordinator

1 week ago

Mount Vernon, Kentucky, United States Cumberland River Behavioral Health, Inc. Full time
Job Overview

Position Title: Supported Employment Specialist

Qualifications Required: Candidates must be at least 18 years old; a Bachelor's Degree is mandatory. Preference will be given to those who are at least 21 years old with a minimum of one year of experience in providing services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities (DD) or Intellectual Disabilities (ID). Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening is essential. A valid social security card or work permit for non-U.S. citizens, along with a valid driver's license free of moving violations, is required.

Working Hours: Standard hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with the possibility of evening and weekend shifts as necessary.

Reporting Structure: This role reports directly to the Supported Employment Specialist Supervisor and/or the Program Director.

Role Summary: The Supported Employment Specialist is responsible for providing on-the-job assistance to individuals who require support after their funding from Vocational Rehabilitation has been utilized.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise individuals at their workplace.
  • Deliver training and educational support at the job site and in additional settings as required.
  • Communicate effectively with all team members involved with the individual (including Case Managers, Behavior Specialists, Therapists, etc.).
  • Maintain honesty and integrity in interactions with individuals.
  • Establish a respectful and trusting relationship with individuals.
  • Provide behavioral support and be knowledgeable about the individual's behavior plan.
  • Monitor for unusual behaviors and collect relevant data.
  • Administer medications and be aware of their side effects.
  • Document medication errors accurately and appropriately.
  • Recognize incidents, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
  • Prevent and report any form of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
  • Adhere to legal obligations regarding the reporting of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), neglect, and exploitation.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues to form a cohesive team.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation, including billing, accurately and promptly.
  • Advocate for the rights of individuals.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the individuals you work with.
  • Exhibit strong communication skills.
  • Show initiative in all assigned tasks.
  • Ensure confidentiality at all times.
  • Demonstrate reliability and punctuality.
  • Practice patience and understanding.
  • Maintain awareness of the individual's location at all times.
  • Utilize positive and non-stigmatizing language.
  • Show respect for all colleagues and individuals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills:

  • Strong oral and written communication abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and compassion in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
  • Timely record-keeping capabilities.
  • Ability to interact positively with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Capacity to work collaboratively with individuals from various backgrounds and needs.
  • Ability to function as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and represent the agency positively in the community.

Additional Responsibilities:

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Physical capability to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk, and lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Possession of a valid Driver's License, maintenance of a safe driving record, and adherence to the minimum vehicle insurance requirements for the State of Kentucky, if necessary for job performance.
  • Completion of training requirements within specified time frames as per SCL waiver and DMR Standards and Procedures.
  • Compliance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Understanding and promotion of the DDID vision statement.
  • A TB Risk Assessment must be completed and submitted to Personnel within 7 days of hire.

Work Environment:

The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While executing the responsibilities of this position, the employee may occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions, may be required to work off-site from the normal office location, or may be placed at a Residential Program.

The noise level in the work environment is typically mild to moderate.

Environmental Data and Job Hazards:

  • Work hours are structured in 7.5 or 8.0 hour blocks but may be subject to irregular and/or flexible hours based on operational needs.
  • This position may involve routine or anticipated tasks or procedures that carry a degree of actual or potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials.
  • All staff are required to participate in annual training on infection control and safety in the workplace, including hazardous waste and bloodborne pathogens.
  • New staff must complete training on managing physical and verbal threats, acts of violence, or other escalating and potentially dangerous situations, including when police intervention may be necessary.

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