Supported Employment Specialist

BAC · Rockledge, FL · 1 mo ago

On-siteInformation Technology$19.76/hrPart-time

The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities, innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.

Aid individuals in identifying career interests, vocational strengths, employment goals, and potential barriers to success.
Support job development and placement, including employer outreach, community engagement, job search assistance, application completion, resume development, interview preparation, onboarding, and related employment activities.
Provide individualized job coaching, on-site training, and follow-along support to help individuals learn, maintain, and succeed in competitive integrated employment.
Maintain regular contact with participants, employers, and job sites; promote independence and the development of natural workplace supports.
Deliver services in accordance with each individual’s support plan, employment goals, authorized service hours, and person-centered needs.
Support informed choice, self-advocacy, and skill development related to communication, workplace behavior, time management, problem solving, and employment success.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, employment plans, billing reports, participant records, and other required documentation.
Ensure compliance with Medicaid Waiver requirements, Qlarant expectations, agency policies, HIPAA standards, and applicable state regulations.
Maintain productivity standards and participate in required training, audits, and quality assurance activities.

Candidates must meet one of the following combinations of education and qualifying direct experience:
Bachelor’s degree with a major in education, rehabilitative science, business, or a related field;
Associate’s degree, or two years of college and two years of qualifying direct experience;
One year of college and three years of qualifying direct experience;
High school diploma or GED and four years of qualifying direct professional experience.

Must satisfy Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level 2 background screening requirements.
Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and must meet and maintain Vocational Rehabilitation’s insurance requirements for transporting individuals.
Must have first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications within the first 90 days of employment.
Needs to satisfy eight hours of continuing competency units (CCU’s) annually as specified by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).
May be required to have or obtain additional formal industry certification(s) based on area of assignment.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Knowledge of social work principles, community resources, social service programs, and HIPAA requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department- or organization-specific software.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide services in community-based settings.
Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Tasks involve the routine performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pushing moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 40 pounds).
Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment.
Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (example: dirt, heat, cold, rain, fumes).

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