230 - Employment Specialist BHS

Marrakech, Inc. • New Haven, CT • 2d ago

Our Vision:

We envision a world where every individual is valued for their inherent worth-regardless of ability or circumstance-and has equitable access and support to lead a life of their own design.

Employment Specialist BHS

This program is designed to support a person or a group of persons with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs or others with similar service requirements, in the community and within their home. We are looking for people to work one to one or with small groups in order to provide our individuals with the best support in the community and in their homes in order to meet their personal goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain a total caseload of 20 individuals requesting either WSP or SHP employment services (approximately 14 - 16 WSP / 3 - 5 SHP caseload split). Caseloads may go above 20 total if there is an Employment Specialist vacancy.

Assist program participants in determining their vocational/employment plans.

Conduct ongoing job development activities.

Maintain regular contact with area employers with the purpose of developing job leads and placements.

Provide on the job training (including off-site locations) to ensure that each person's individual goals on assigned caseloads are met.

Provide individual vocational support and updated goals of worker.

Assist with the coordination of daily transportation needs of participants to work by instructing on use of public transportation, tapping into other transportation resources, coordinating with other team members, etc.

Attend relevant team meetings, reviews and other required meetings.

Task analyzes skills to be taught and teach through recommended training techniques.

Maintain and adhere to high standards of quality control for all work produced by program participants.

Maintain quality standards designated by the employer and deliver good customer service.

Maintain effective communication with clinicians, residential programs and other involved providers.

Conduct and advocate for activities and employment that will increase economic self-sufficiency and self-image (i.e., increase workers' earnings and hours).

Keep workers supplied with appropriate and safe materials to ensure peak production when involved in a program setting.

Seek employment for the people we serve that match their strengths, needs, and preferences.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid State of Connecticut Drivers' License required.

Use of own registered and insured vehicle (we provide mileage reimbursement for work related travel)

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Human Services, Special Education or related field is preferred. Experience working with persons with chronic mental health issues in a community based day or employment program required. A high school diploma and four years of community employment support and job development and placement experience will be accepted in lieu of degree. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

SCHEDULE

M-F 9a-5:30p (Flex) with 30m break.

Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO) and Dedicated Sick Time

Paid Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Paid and Unpaid Leave for:

Bereavement

Jury Duty

Disaster Relief Volunteer

Family and Non-FMLA Medical Leave

Military Leave

Employer- Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (for full time employees)

External Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (for full time employees)

401K and Profit Sharing Plan

Educational Benefits, Including:

DSP Credentialing through the NADSP

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition discounts at local colleges and universities

Access to Various Voluntary Insurances and Benefits

Staff Recognition Program

Other Financial Benefits, Including but not limited to:

Dayforce Wallet (On-Demand Pay)

Marrakech's Homeownership Program

Perfect Attendance Bonus Program

Recruitment Referral Bonus

Other Corporate Discount Programs

Marrakech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring and promotion of employees will be based upon qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected activity or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Education Level Bachelor's Degree

Hiring Rate 19.34 USD

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