Supported Employment Specialist

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Title:

Supported Employment Specialist

Location:

Kentucky (Madisonville)

Reports To:

Executive Director

Classification:
Full‑time

FLSA Status:
Full‑time

Created:
June 8, 2016;
Revised:
February 25, 2025

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Develop competitive employment opportunities for people served.

• Assist individuals served to acquire competitive employment in a community setting.
• Work with individuals served to determine benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid) availability and how they will be affected by employment.
• Complete vocational profile and assess vocational capabilities on an ongoing basis, updating as necessary.
• Develop an individualized employment plan with the individual and their support system.
• Serve as a support for the individual, the individual’s family, and Evergreen staff who provide services.
• Work with local businesses to develop competitive job opportunities for individuals served.
• Conduct at least six employer contacts each week to learn about local businesses and their needs, to discuss specific individuals served who are looking for work, and to showcase employer services offered by the SE program.
• Provide education and support to employers as agreed upon, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow‑along contacts with the employer.
• Provide job‑site training as needed to ensure best outcomes for the individual.
• Monitor and evaluate work performance on employment sites and provide feedback to the team, staff, and family.
• Attend job coach training and meetings relevant to the employment of people served by Evergreen.
• Spend at least 65 % or more of total scheduled work hours in the community engaging individuals served, contacting employers for job development, and providing follow‑along supports.
• Provide supported education, using principles similar to SE, for individuals served who express interest in education to advance their employment goals.
• Ensure that all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines are followed.
• Schedule person‑specific training and maintain documentation of such training.
• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly reporting is complete and accurate.

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
• Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.

• Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization.
• Deal with consumers and staff in a manner that is conducive to harmony and their best efforts.
• Adaptable and able to make decisions.
• MAY be required to attend seminar or job‑related training courses.
• Have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individuals, their families or advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for individuals.
• Maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and contacts from other agencies or entities.
• Prioritize work tasks under general direction.
• Work without close personal supervision.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Business, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience working with disabled individuals and general knowledge of supported employment.
• Must have certification for Supported Employment and complete curriculum for Direct Support Professional from the College of Direct Support Professionals.

• Working knowledge of Windows 7 and Microsoft applications.
• Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace.

• Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends when required.