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BurJuman Mall · 15 hours ago

Employment Specialist

Roanoke, VA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

BurJuman Mall is dedicated to providing employment support for adults with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. The Employment Specialist will collaborate with the Employment Services Supervisor to assist job seekers in developing job-related skills and interpersonal abilities necessary for the workplace.

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Responsibilities

Provides employment opportunities to job seekers

Coordinates schedules and transportation for the individuals served

Assesses the individual’s skills, abilities, and requirements of specific employment situations for the purpose of matching each individual to a job of interest

Assists job seekers with the application and interview process and coordinates arrangements for job placement

Develops employment readiness skills with the job seeker

Supports individuals in competitive employment using systematic instructional techniques, compensatory strategies, job adaptation/modification, and positive reinforcement strategies

Monitors and evaluates work performance by collecting skill acquisition and production data

Solicits feedback from job seekers, employers, and coworkers and provides additional training or intervention as needed

Collaborates with the employer and coworkers to develop natural supports in the work environment to increase the individual’s independence

Implements behavior support plans as needed

Safely transports individuals in the community as needed

Assists with evening and weekend shifts or events as needed (e.g., employment shifts, SPARK Night, etc.)

Writes detailed progress notes as required and submits requests for authorizations on time

Prepares written reports in the appropriate format for the referral source on a monthly, quarterly, or as-needed basis in a timely manner

Assists supervisor in developing individual service plan (ISP) goals for each client and ensures that each individual is actively engaged in making progress towards ISP outcomes

Maintains required documentation for each client

Participates in annual planning meetings with clients, caregivers and support coordinators

Regularly communicates with all individuals, guardians, and stakeholders to foster positive relationships and high satisfaction with program communication

Responds to all individual, guardian, and stakeholder communications in a timely manner (e.g. return phone calls, respond to emails)

Communicates with employers at local businesses to develop employment opportunities for specific individuals

Collaborates with Work Incentives Specialist Advocate (WISA) on benefit coordination as needed

Participates in team meetings on a regular basis

Arrives on time for work

Shows flexibility to change

Has a positive attitude towards adult participants and staff

Adheres to safety protocols

Makes prudent use of General Leave time

Assists with special projects and assignments as requested

Takes on additional responsibilities when work is complete

Assists in keeping common spaces clean and organized