Coordinator - CDS Job Northern Kentucky USA,Healthcare

Position: Employment Coordinator - CDS
Location: Northern

Description

The Employment Coordinator provides job placement services, on-site skills training, and other support services to individuals in the Employment Services and Community Day Services Programs

WAGE TRANSPARENCY NOTIFICATION

Little Friends, Inc. is committed to providing salary and benefits information for all open positions. Please note that all disclosed compensation rates for this role will be determined based on required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, and seniority. Little Friends, Inc. also has the right to offer candidates appropriate compensation rates, determined by the employer, commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, or seniority.

Schedule:

37.5 Hours per week (requires scheduling flexibility Monday - Sunday)

Rate:

$21.15/hour

Benefits:

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Vacation Paid
Sick Time
Paid Leave Time
Excellent EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Requirements

Qualifications:

High school degree or equivalent required
Must possess a valid IL Driver's license
Must have state-mandated minimum automotive insurance
Must have a good driving record (fewer than 2 accidents/moving violations in last 5 years)
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, business, or a related field preferred
Experience working with adults with autism and intellectual disabilities is highly desired

Essential Functions:

Must be capable of reading, writing, and speaking English to plan, coordinate, and schedule job development activities with individuals, guardians/caregivers (when necessary), and current/future community partners or vendors. Written communication must be clear, concise, grammatically correct, and free of spelling errors
Must possess sufficient strength, agility, and sensory acuity to support program participants safely and effectively during programming hours. This includes responding to behavioral problems or emergencies using learned safety measures, as well as assisting with daily living tasks (such as toileting or dressing) with adults weighing 150+ lbs
Must behave in a professional manner that reflects positively on oneself and Little Friends Inc. This includes demonstrating a high commitment to customer service and customer satisfaction for all internal and external customers of Little Friends Inc.
Must possess sufficient computer skills to complete all required paperwork and assist individuals with job development activities and employer technology systems
Is aware of, follows, and ensures that staff members follow the policies and procedures of Little Friends, Inc. and Spectrum Vocational Services
Complete all training and re-certifications as per Little Friends, Inc. as well as the Department of Human Services and the Department of Rehabilitation Services

Specific

Job Responsibilities:

Provides technical assistance to employers on an ongoing basis. This includes but is not limited to:

Recommendations regarding accommodations/adaptations in the work environment

On-site skills training if reasonable training efforts of employer cannot accommodate individual's training needs. Due to the nature of CIE staff positions, which often require that staff provide support services in a wide variety of employment sites (such as food preparation areas, laundry rooms, offices, etc.) must have sufficient strength, mobility, endurance and sensory acuity to perform all tasks typically required by employers of supported employment individuals in these settings.

Examples include but are not limited to: being able to stand on feet for 8-hour shift; being able to retrieve items such as dirty dishes from restaurant tables or stock from stockrooms; being able to bend and lift to perform tasks…