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    Employment Specialist - Philadelphia, United States - Resources For Human Development

    Resources For Human Development
    Resources For Human Development Philadelphia, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    Job TypePart-timeDescription

    Job title

    Employment Specialist

    Reports to

    Program Manager

    Position Summary

    Employment Specialist provides direct vocational assessment, job development, and job coaching services to participants. The Employment Specialist will participate in identifying needed support to overcome barriers to employment. The foundation of all activities will focus on individual recovery through meaningful community participation, contribution, and membership.

    Essential Duties and Functions
    • Providing small business support for self-employed individuals
    • Identify and respond to the needs of the consumers in achieving efficient responses to requests and to eliminate barriers limiting productivity in day-to-day activities
    • Engage individuals in a trusting and supportive relationship, providing emotional support within professional boundaries
    • Provide Supported Employment insight and goals with the individual, for updated ISP based upon the specific needs of the individual, with the aim of maximizing physical, emotional and mental health.
    • Assist the individual to reach the goals identified in the ISP
    • Provide emergency on-call coverage in rotation with other team members as needed
    • Complete all documentation in a timely manner.
    Qualifications
    • In lieu of the above Bachelor's Degree, IDEATE requires a HS Diploma/GED and Employment Support Services credentialing from one of the following upon hire. (Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential from the APSE; OR Professional Certificate in Employment Services from an ACRE-approved trained member OR CWIC or WIP-C certification in current standing with the Social Security Administration)
    • Complete staffing assignments as assigned across all vocational domains: Self-Employment at required billable productivity levels
    • Commitment to Employment First Best Practices
    • Ability to support individuals to develop job skills for self- employment
    • Drivers' license and daily access to a vehicle
    Working conditions

    This position is set in an office environment as well as out in the community while supporting program participants. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Position requires travel throughout the community supported by the program.

    Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions
    • Exposure to Fumes
      •Exposure to Dust
    • Exposure to Extreme Heat
      •Exposure to Extreme Cold
    • Wet and/or Humid
      •Exposure to Loud Noise
    • Exposure to Confined Places
      •Mists or Gases
    • Exposure to Mechanical Hazards
      •Exposure to Chemical Hazards
    • Exposure to Electrical Hazards
      •Exposure to Burn Hazard
    Requirements

    Physical requirements

    Lifting Requirements
    • Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
    Physical Requirements
    • Stand or Sit (stationary position)
    • Walk
    • Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
    • Climb (stairs/ladders)
    • Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
    • See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
    • Pushing or Pulling
    • Repetitive Motion
    • Reaching (high or low)
    • Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
    Reporting Relationships
    • Direct Supervisor: Program Manager
    Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

    Requirements

    Physical requirements

    Lifting Requirements
    • Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
    Physical Requirements
    • Stand or Sit (stationary position)
    • Walk
    • Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
    • Climb (stairs/ladders)
    • Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
    • See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
    • Pushing or Pulling
    • Repetitive Motion
    • Reaching (high or low)
    • Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)
    Reporting Relationships
    • Direct Supervisor: Program Director/Assistant Program Director/Department Director
    Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.
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