Supported Employment Specialist

We are currently seeking well-qualified Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff to assume the duties in our supported employment program. The position will work as part of a team that assists consumers in their efforts to become job ready and find quality employment. Our Supported Employment Specialist will be responsible for supporting participants in all aspects of pre-employment and employment programming and success.

"By helping others reach their potential, you reach yours."

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Available Position:

• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday primarily day hours with some evening and weekend hours required
• Wage: From $18.75 per hour
• Hiring Bonus: $1,000 (paid in one installment upon completion of 6-months continued employment)

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Assess a person's job duties and develop training programs based on the job's objectives
• Assist with job-seeking skills such as application, interview, etc.
• Refer qualified consumers to employer or employment service for placement
• Provide training and support while the person is on the job and balance a caseload with multiple job sites (retail, grocery stores, etc.)
• Build relationships with both the person in service and the employers acting as a liaison when necessary
• Learn job skills used as training opportunities and teach those skills to clients
• Learn and teach appropriate policies and procedures of employers to clients placed with those employers
• Attend IPP Individual Support Plan (ISP) and/or Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings as required
• Keep detailed notes of objectives and person's progress

We provide excellent benefits to eligible employees:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability available
• 403(b) retirement program with match
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hours
• Career advancement opportunities
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for bonuses/incentives and internal recognition programs
• Paid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication Aide
• Build relationships and make a difference
• The MOST rewarding job you will ever have

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience working with folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related experience
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Completion of High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver's license and current auto insurance
• Pass all background checks: criminal, DMV, dependent adult and child abuse registry
• On the job training: in-person and on-line
• Compassionate and patient demeanor

· Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Excellent in-person and electronic communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Vodec offers opportunities to take on more responsibility, advancement and grow your career.

Vodec's mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities, so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position requires staff to work day, evening and weekend hours as needed. Are you available to work day, evening and weekend hours as needed?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person