Job Description
The Employment Specialist (Vocational Rehabilitation) position focuses on supporting individuals in the Vocational Rehabilitation process to help them achieve meaningful community employment.
Responsibilites
- Develops consumer employment opportunities.
- Assists consumers with application and interview process; Provides job coaching to consumers at the job site.
- Performs situational worksite assessments of consumer work abilities.
- Maintains daily documentation of job coaching and development; Prepares written progress reports.
- Serves as a consumer advocate to local employers.
- Prepares progress reports for all consumers as required by funding source; performs post-placement follow—up surveys and contacts; Attends and schedules appointments for staff meetings.
- Maintains records and files, prepares necessary correspondence, and updates materials.
- Coordinates daily methods of transportation to and from work for consumers. Provides training on accessing public transportation. Initiate contact with referrals, gather intake paperwork, and align services with VR authorizations and milestones.
- Maintain clear communication with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and collaborate with individuals, guardians, employers, case managers, families, providers, and advocates.
- Schedule meetings and activities aligned with VR requests and authorizations, including job coaching as needed.
- Utilize strong marketing and networking skills to secure job placements while empowering clients in their professional growth.
- Document daily service notes in Sandata, track program goals, and prepare required documentation for VR services and monthly updates.
- Schedule and participate in semi-annual, annual, and VR-related meetings.
- Performs related duties as assigned, assuring the best interest of both the agency and the consumers' welfare.