Life Unlimited, Inc. · 1 day ago
Employment Specialist
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expLife Unlimited, Inc. is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving their employment goals. The Employment Specialist will assist these individuals in finding and maintaining competitive, community-based employment while providing necessary support and training.
CommunitiesEducationFamilyHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Attend planning meetings for all assigned individuals. This includes Vocational Rehabilitation and DMH individuals
Transports program individuals, when related to vocational activities as directed or approved by your supervisor
Assists program individuals with performance on the new job tasks and helps them understand the job culture, industry practices, and work behaviors expected by the employer
Works with employers and individual’s co-workers to understand the training methods and accommodations that are needed
Work alongside the individual to help them learn their new work tasks
Assist the individual in identifying and developing natural supports at the work site
Assist the individual in learning and understanding their workplace culture
Create job aids, task analysis and other tools to foster ongoing success and independence
Develops community-based program assessment and job placement sites by networking in the community’s and settings individuals want to work
Share community contacts and job lead information with coworkers
Develops effective strategies for individualized job development and placement
Attends training and other events to establish collaborative relationships with other community entities which promote community employment
Meets established outcomes goals to provide positive employment outcomes for clients
Works with area Employers to understand the benefits of hiring employees with disabilities
Documents within 24 hours of any services provided in Therap or within timelines established by department leadership and agency policies
Conducts appropriate, person centered Community Based Assessments within the timeframe established following the agreed upon plan during the initial vocational planning meeting
Write reports that are accurate and appropriate within timelines established by department leadership and agency policies
Assists individuals with accessing community resources that could affect the ability to obtain or maintain employment
As appropriate, teach job searching skills, interview skills, soft skills and application/resume writing
Meet with individuals on assigned caseload weekly to work on vocational planning and job search related activities unless specified differently in the individual’s plan
Abides by ethical and legal consideration of case communication and recording (i.e. HIPAA compliance)
Meets performance goals for customer satisfaction, referrals and placement as defined by department management
The ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or output information. This includes the ability to quickly access, store and retrieve data
Demonstrates effective time management by maintaining a reliable schedule to support both individual and team goals
Maintains professionalism in communication and actively contributes to a positive and respectful team culture
Maintains professional appearance, appropriate to the day’s tasks
All Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be able to communicate effectively in English – both in writing and orally
Must not have been convicted of any disqualifying felonies and must not have been substantiated for abuse or neglect in the state of Missouri, as recorded by the Department of Mental Health's Employee Disqualification List
Must have reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients
Must demonstrate safe practices in all areas and exemplify positive professional standards
Must obtain a Class E driver's license during new hire orientation– must carry minimum coverage applicable by law for auto insurance
Must Receive Seasonal Flu Vaccination
Preferred
Knowledge of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities
Four years of comparable experience
Bachelor's degree; Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management
Company
Life Unlimited, Inc.
Life Unlimited's mission is to support individuals with disabilities as they experience life with unlimited possibilities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Taylor, MSW
Chief Operating Officer(COO)
Mark J. Bertrand
Chief Housing and Property Officer
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