Employment Specialist​/Job Coach; Cullman

JOB TITLE: Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Bargaining Unit Status: Non-Bargaining Unit

FULL-TIME (hours per week: 40)

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

EDUCATIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a rehabilitation, non-profit facility, or comparable setting in the area(s) of case management, service provision, working with individuals with various disabilities, job development, job placement, follow-up, and training.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and general computer operation is required.
• Experience in marketing and public relations.
• Strong working knowledge of disability management and awareness.

OTHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating an agency vehicle, have a good driving record, a valid driver’s license, and/or the required level of personal auto insurance.
• Must be able to complete a background check, per company requirements, satisfactorily.
• Ability to communicate with tact and maintain confidentiality.
• Adequate ability in communicating in spoken conversation – adequate volume of speech.
• Adequate ability in writing/reading/mathematics.
• Ability to effectively build and maintain positive working relationships with management and peers.
• Strong organizational, project planning, and management experience with proven analytical and multitasking skills.
• Superior listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in general reporting and basic case file management.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Coordinator

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY:

Ability to job develop and serve as an advocate for individuals with disabilities eager to obtain employment. Assist referred individuals with job placement, follow‑up, and training. Provide case management and social service referral assistance as needed. Provide job readiness training and instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete training as defined by the Phoenix Professional Development Plan.
• Provide information as requested for various statistical requirements.
• Maintain reporting and records as outlined by policy, referral source, and accreditation requirements.
• Have working knowledge of current contract requirements, Ability One regulations, CARF standards, social security guidelines, Phoenix mission/policies, departmental goals and objectives, and other sponsoring agency guidelines.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THIS POSITION MAY INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Provide employment readiness training (group and individual), assessment, job development, job placement, job coaching, and follow‑up for referred persons.
• Serve as a facility consultant regarding the employment readiness of program participants.
• Serve as primary resource person for information on current employer needs.
• Provide job coaching assistance as directed by the referral source.
• Participate in mission‑based community activities.

• Possess or can obtain a government secret clearance and pass a background check within a reasonable time, as determined by the employer.
• Ability to gain unescorted access to Redstone Arsenal.
• Provide select case management services to Phoenix employees certified as having a disability, to include: direct intervention, job coaching, referrals to social service/community agencies, and work site visits; development and maintenance of competitive employment evaluations and reasonable accommodations per Ability One guidelines; report generation per specific guidelines, vocational counseling, behavior management, compliance certification, and personnel assessment; reporting and file maintenance.
• Maintain contact and communication with appropriate supervisors, project managers, and other Phoenix Vocational staff to provide effective case management services.

WORKING CONDITIONS/

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Adequate ability for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
• Ability to be independently mobile on all surfaces and in all situations.
• Ability to move safely about the work…