- Kingsport, TN, USA
- Full Time
- Victory Center Johnson City
SUMMARY:
Provides oversight of IPS activities, as well as, assessment, advocacy, referral, training and other identified support to individuals within a designated service/program. Responsible for pre-employment activities, job development, job placement, on-site training and long-term follow along support to enable adults with severe disabilities to acquire and maintain employment in a community-based job.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
Licensure: N/A
Certification: N/A
Experience: Experience working with disabled adults in a vocational rehabilitation or supported employment setting preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
Verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to safely operate motor vehicle.
EQUIPMENT:
Computer, fax, copier, tools and equipment needed at job sites and any other equipment required to perform the functions of the position.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of principles and practices of the assigned program/services.
- Assists with the implementation of program goals and objectives through direct service delivery.
- Adheres to all program/service licensing standards and requirements.
- Addresses emergency situations, responds accordingly and assesses corrective/preventative plan of action
- Provides IPS/SE training to Employment Specialists including job development and field mentoring/coaching. Determines resources needed to meet employment and education needs around the interests of the service recipients.
- Assesses service needs and makes recommendations as indicated, monitors outcomes, and implements quality improvement plans.
- Provides assessment services to assist in the determination of eligibility, vocational strengths, interests, abilities, obstacles and other vital information related to acquiring employment. -Individuals served will achieve or maintain his/her desired community based employment goal.
- Provides individualized job development and placement services through techniques such as employer interviews and market surveys to identify potential employment sites for individuals served.
- Provides on-site training and support to individuals and employers to maximize the potential for successful job placement.
- Provides advocacy and long-term follow-along/support services to maximize the potential for job retention.
- Acts as liaison between individuals served, employers, families/caregivers, funding source representatives, and significant others to facilitate communication and support to assist in the employment process. -Must meet contract standards of the assigned caseload as indicated by contract requirements and established production targets re: successful job placement
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services in accordance with FHI guidelines, licensure/quality enhancement guidelines, and all funding source(s) guidelines/ requirements. -Records documentation must meet compliance with applicable standards as indentified by payor source and as measured by the Utilization Review form
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other service providers/funding sources to ensure all necessary supports are included to maximize the potential for employment success for the individual being supported.
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and inservices and individual program planning staffings, as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
