Job description

About us:

United Community Options of Broward, Palm Beach, & Mid-Coast Counties (formerly United Cerebral Palsy) is a non-profit organization that serves Adolescents, Adults and Children with developmental disabilities. UCO is an extremely rewarding place to work, if you enjoy a challenge, are a compassionate and committed person who believes all children, adolescents, and adults have the right to live, learn, play and work in our community.

We are seeking a full-time Employment Specialist for our Employment and Education program in broward county.

Minuimum qualifications:

1. Associates Degree, Bachelors preferred

2. Two (2) years strong supported employment history including; job placement, development, vocational rehabilitation, job coaching and follow along

Specific duties:

• Maintain a professional image conducive to the business environment representing UCO in a positive manner.
• Define criteria and identify adults who will be considered supported employment candidates and who will follow all Federal, State and agency guidelines regarding supported employment.
• Perform job analysis and functional assessments of all perspective supported employment positions.
• Provide positive job coaching; calling, development and technical adaptive assistance to all supported employment candidates.
• Document all progress with all supported employment candidates including logs regarding business contracts, placement interviews, and employment opportunities.
• Maintain open communication regarding placement with GH, AC, ISC, WS staff, family and all concerned individuals.
• Maintain networking system with other agencies.
• Evaluate and utilize all necessary tools to identify strengths and weaknesses of all supported employment candidates.
• Complete monthly supported employment reports and submit to Director of Education and Employment Initiatives and all concerned parties.
• Follow marketing plan for job development.
• Develop and conduct related supported employment groups with identified adults.
• Must be able to adjust schedule to work evenings and weekends as required. Provide on-call coverage.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must demonstrate an ability to work within the Supported Employment team as well as the inter-department team through active and positive participation.
• Perform job development according to marketing plan for students and adults referred by VR, APD, Medicaid Waiver and/or STEP.
• Assist adults and students with securing social security cards, Florida identification cards and other documents as necessary.
• Will refer students or adults to VR and assist with referral process when appropriate.
• Effectively utilize VR as a resource for employer and adult needs (i.e. TJTC for employer, work-related items for adults, vouchers, shopping)
• Effectively facilitate adults' and students transition to community employment by:
• Performing training & developing training materials/adaptations.
• Building natural supports on job site.
• Fading appropriately.
• Make sound decisions with regard for adults' and students welfare at job site.
• Maintain a follow-along caseload as required.
• Attend IEP, IPP, transition and other meetings as required.
• Attend Supported Employment Staff meetings.
• Prepare and submit monthly service logs, monthly progress reports, Quarterly reports, Employment Stability Plans and other documentation as required.
• Employment Specialist will maintain adult file system.
• Employment Specialist demonstrate an ability to problem solve on behalf of the adults and students on and off the job.
• Employment Specialist will maintain a schedule that is sensitive to the individual needs of adults and students.
• Employment Specialist develops or influences new opportunities for the adults and students on and off the job which maximizes their community experience (demonstration of creativity and initiative).
• Implements and/or supports behavioral interventions as recommended as needed.
• Interacts with consumers and students in an appropriate and positive manner, fostering independence.
• Employment Specialist will keep the Director of Ed. and Employment Service updated on caseload activity or problems.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all safety guidelines per company policies.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Supported Employment: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location

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