Charity Cares Agency Hiring for Employment Coach at Colorado Springs, Colorado Full Time

Hourly wage: $20.00 Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Paid Training
and Education Opportunities! Monthly Performance/Appreciation Bonus 401k
Employment Specialist Job Description Overall Function: Carries out the
services of the IPS Supported Employment program by assisting clients to
obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational
goals. Responsibilities: -Engages clients and establishes trusting,
collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive
employment in community job settings with other workers who do not
necessarily have disabilities. -Assists clients in obtaining information
about their benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be
affected by employment in order for clients to make good decisions about
employment opportunities. -Refers clients to benefits counseling, as
needed -Helps clients report earnings, as needed. -Assesses clients’
vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background
information and work experiences. -With the client’s permission,
provides education and support to family members. -Discusses client’s
preference for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers. -Conducts
job development and job search activities directed toward positions that
are Individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on
his/her caseload following the principles and procedures of IPS
supported employment. -Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per
week; Employer contacts are designed to learn about the needs of the
business, describe supports offered by the program and describe client
strengths that are relevant to the position. -Provides individualized
follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment
-Writes job support plans with clients and incorporates input from the
developmental team. -Adjusts plan according to clients’ needs and
preferences. -Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon
by clients, which may include negotiating job accommodations and
follow-along contact by the employment specialist with the employer
-Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to
disengage from the service -Uses a variety of methods to provide
outreach and provides timely interventions -Returns phone calls and
reacts to situations in a timely manner. -Participates in face-to-face
meetings with vocational rehabilitation counselors at least once a month
to coordinate services for clients -Develops an individual employment
(and/or education) plan with clients -Incorporates input from the
developmental team and family members, with permission. Spends 65% or
more of scheduled work hours in the community, For example, meets
clients at community locations such as home, workplace, coffee shop,
meeting with potential employers, library, One-Stop, VR office, family
home, etc. or takes clients to apply for jobs, or investigate local GED
or colleges, etc. Provides supported education, using principles similar
to supported employment, for clients who express interest in education
to advance their employment goals Responsible for a minimum number of
job starts per year or maintaining at least 60% employment on caseload.
I understand that this is a general list of those duties I might be
asked to perform. I agree that I will check with Charity Cares Agency if
I am unsure about my responsibilities. I have thoroughly read and
understand the duties of this position.