State of Florida · 2 days ago
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIAISON - 67033659
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$38K/yr - $42K/yrThe State of Florida is seeking a Supported Employment Liaison to support statewide employment initiatives for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves fostering partnerships with schools, employers, and community organizations to create competitive integrated employment pathways and overseeing employment programs within the agency.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Works directly with the State Office in Tallahassee regarding surveys, reports and providing input for the creation of statewide programs, policies and procedures
Participates in regularly scheduled statewide employment calls with State Office
Updates pre-enrollment client employment data in iConnect following existing protocols established by the State Office employment leads
Develop and implements the Region’s Supported Employment Initiative
This includes outreach to cultivate and maintain local partnerships through education and information at local job fairs, school events, technical educational settings, community colleges, employers, etc. to create pathways for paid/unpaid internships and job opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in competitive integrated settings at or above minimum wage
Act as regional point person concerning employment services for other state agencies, providers, schools, employers, regional APD staff, clients and stakeholders
Organize and facilitate regional Supported Employment certification trainings to include Best Practices and Social Security Work Incentives making sure that trainers only use State Office approved training materials
Respond to questions pertaining to prevocational and supported employment services in accordance with the most current version of the iBudget Waiver Services Coverage and Limitations Handbook as well as the iBudget Waiver Services Provider Rate Table
Provides oversight for the Employment Enhancement Program (EEP) which offers supported employment services to individuals in Pre-enrollment
Communicates with regional staff to ensure referrals are made routinely to promote competitive integrated employment at or above minimum wage as an outcome for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in pre-enrollment so they can achieve a higher quality of life through community-based work
Stay current with relevant rule and procedure changes related to EEP
Coordinates and facilitates quarterly supported employment provider meetings
Maintains electronic records of technical assistance and training materials shared at the meetings, keeps all forms and presentation materials current, and follows up with participants as needed
Completes the Best Practices and Social Security Work Incentives Training
Remains updated on all training requirements and provides in-service training on topics identified as problematic by the quality assurance vendor or regional QA staff
Provides technical assistance to providers as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities
Public speak and work with large groups
Train adult learners
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Occasional overnight travel may be required
Valid Driver's License or other efficient means of transportation
Benefits
Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ).
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Tuition waivers.
And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
Company
State of Florida
The State of Florida is an online telephone and email directory for state government agencies and employees in Florida.
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