Employment Specialist - Hornell

Have you been searching for a career that is meaningful, where you could make a positive difference to others? Have you been seeking a career that gives you a sense of purpose where you can contribute to people’s well-being? Do you enjoy helping others succeed? If yes, we have an opportunity for you!

We are seeking attentive and compassionate team members to join our team! We offer a generous benefits package to include options for medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 403 b with employer contribution, PTO accruals, two weeks of paid training, and more!

Make any day a payday!You work hard for your money, why wait to be paid?

The Employment Specialist will assist individuals enrolled in Project Search, Student Internship Experiences, Community Habilitation, Community Prevocational Services and Supported Employment to prepare for paid employment or unpaid meaningful community activities, including volunteering. The Employment Specialist reports to the Associate Director of Vocational Services.

• Ensure compliance with regulations, agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure required documentation is complete, accurate and legible.
• Ensure the agency’s incident management process is followed.
• Provide input in the development and revisions of policies, procedures and agency forms as needed.
• Ensure Chain of Command is followed when necessary and instructions are followed as stated in policy and procedures.
• Promote the highest quality of support by implementing the Code of Ethics and Core Competencies.
• Keep all information confidential.

• Assist with ensuring adherence to the annual budget.
• Assist with ensuring accurate management of individual’s funds.
• Complete personal allowance documentation and other financial documentation according to procedure.

• Provide services to individuals as planned in their Life Plan which includes the person’s Individual Protective Oversight Plan (IPOP), Community Hab Plan, Community Prevoc Plan, Supported Employment Plan, Behavior Support Plans, Day Habilitation Plan, and/or other safeguards and ensure all related documentation is completed.
• Implement activities as outlined in the Staff Action Plan and, as applicable the Life Plan.
• Plan and coordinate daily activities.
• Act as an advocate for individuals.
• Complete assessments and compile baseline data as assigned.
• Assist and support individuals with community integration.
• Respect the individual’s right to privacy and confidentiality by appropriate use of written and verbal communication.
• Work collaboratively with others to ensure the individual’s health and well-being.
• Ensure emergency medical procedures are followed and consult with the medical chain of command when necessary.
• Provide services and follow individual’s Plan of Nursing Services (PONS).
• Report and document all individual medical concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Complete weekly one-on-one meetings with the Rise Project Manager and come prepared with an agenda.
• Complete one-page profiles and assist POMS as applicable.
• People are supported to reach their vocational goals.
• Assist individuals with adapting to the social demands of the workplace. Develop/teach strategies for the development of soft skills, stress management and navigating workplace rules, etc.
• Teach and support people in activities of to prepare them for competitive employment and/or meaningful community-based activities.
• Support people to develop confidence and independence to the greatest extent possible.
• Maintain professional and effective teamwork with all staff, families, college personnel & community.
• Assist and teach with development of goals for people based on the person-centered planning by maintain a positive and engaging…