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CARF has accredited Parents Alliance Employment Project for its
Employment Services: Community Employment Services in Job Development, Job
Supports, and Job Site Training Programs. |
Employment
Opportunities Updated January 26, 2009 |
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST-Job Description Purpose of PositionTo provide systematic and thorough
vocational service coordination for persons with disabilities, utilizing a
holistic and client-centered approach to job placement and on the job
training. Primary Duties ·
Accept
referrals and conduct intake interviews to assess client's eligibility and
general needs in order to determine if and how the agency can assist. ·
Develop
individualized written service plans, including plans for support, training,
and follow-up services. ·
Maintain a
caseload of approximately 10-15 clients, including all required paperwork
under the appropriate funding source. ·
Using a
holistic approach, assess client's level of functioning, including
psychological, medical, vocational, independent living and social
assessments. Make referrals for
additional assessment and examination as needed. ·
Make
referrals to community resources and to other programs and services as needed
in order to maintain quality services for clients. ·
As
authorized by clients, obtain previous assessments, vocational histories etc.
from appropriate sources, including DRS, schools, and other services. ·
Provide
employment counseling based on client's vocational goals, interests,
abilities, previous experience and for other barriers which may impact on
employment opportunities. ·
Provide job
readiness services to individuals with disabilities. Job readiness services include but are not
limited to preparation of resumes, conducting mock interviews, training and
assistance in completing job applications, assistance in identifying
employment opportunities in newspapers or through employment sites on the
internet; information on the use of public transportation. It may also include other services that
may increase the opportunities of the clients to obtain and maintain a job,
such as discussion of salary and benefits, on-the-job rules and regulations,
work schedules, appropriate dress attire, etc. ·
Assist
clients in applying for jobs. Make
and/or accompany to appointments as needed. ·
Meet with
employers to solicit job opportunities. ·
Develop
partnerships with employers on an ongoing basis in order to secure job
placements for clients. ·
Analyze
jobs. Identify necessary work and work related skills. ·
Identify
necessary job modifications and provide intervention on behalf of the client
to assure reasonable accommodations are made when needed. ·
Coordinate
support systems with other involved agencies, e.g. case management, transportation,
residential, schools. ·
Keep updated
on laws and regulations that may affect service provision, e.g. social
security work incentive programs, supported employment federal regulations. ·
Maintain
communication with funding referral and other support agencies in order to
coordinate and provide the most effective services needed. ·
Provide
regular feedback to Employment Coordinator regarding the status of all
clients and the job site. Prepare and submit weekly schedules and monthly
client updates in a timely manner. ·
Maintain
appropriate demeanor towards co-workers, visitors, clients, supervisors, and
all others. ·
Adhere to
agency procedures. ·
Participate
in agency staff meetings and events as well as workNet DuPage Career Center
activities and committees. Salary Range - $24,000-$28,500 Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in
Education, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology or
related fields. Normal work hours are 40 hours per week,
Monday through Friday. However, must
maintain a flexible working profile while performing the job duties. This will include, on occasion,
rearranging schedules based on the needs of the client’s job site. Must be able to provide or arrange own
transportation for travel to and from job training sites. Must have valid drivers license and car
insurance. Ability and willingness to tolerate light
physical activity to include long periods of standing or walking depending on
the demands of the client job sites. Please forward your cover letter and
resume to Kristen Crampton, Executive Director by email kcrampton@parents-alliance.org
or fax (630) 955-2080. As an affirmative action employer, Parents
Alliance Employment Project offers equal employment opportunities without
regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or
disability. |
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2525 Cabot Dr. Suite 302, Lisle, IL 60532 Phone: 630.955.2079 Fax: 630.955.2080 TTY:
630.955.2098 |
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