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Employment Counselor – Hyannis

Living Independently Forever(LIFE) -
Arè, Piemonte

Dettagli della posizione

Qualifiche

Gestionale
Microsoft Office
Competenze organizzative
Time management

Descrizione completa della posizione

LIFE is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in the terms, conditions or privileges of employment due to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or otherwise as may be prohibited by federal and state law. LIFE is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates the diversity of our workforce.

Living Independently Forever Inc.

Attention: Human Resources Department
550 Lincoln Road Ext.
Hyannis, MA 02601
Email: [email protected]

Employment Counselor – Hyannis

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong creative skills
Strong problem-solving skills.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Essential Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Individual Assessment:

Completes a thorough assessment of employment strengths and weaknesses of the resident at the time of entrance.
Contributes goals/objectives to the annual Individualized Service Plan and semi-annual progress reviews for all the residents.
Coordinates situational/experiential assessment activities if needed to determine appropriate placement.
Conducts and reports on vocational assessment activities which are part of the application review process for new applicants.

Job Development:

Regularly researches available jobs through newspapers, personal contacts, DET listing, current employment sites, etc. for potential job opportunities.
Investigate specific job sites for suitability for targeted residents.
Educates employers regarding the unique needs of each client in the workplace.
Works with Employment Team on Employment Workshop curriculum and agenda.

Job Seeking:

Reviews, updates, and tailors the current resume with the resident as needed.
Teaches job seeking skills through Work Readiness Class and individual instruction.
Oversees submission of properly completed employment applications and resumes.

Job Maintenance:

Serves as, or arranges for, a job coach for the residents at the job site, as needed.
Maintains regular contact with residents’ employers to monitor performance and discuss input from employer with the residents.
Acts as advocate and liaison with the employer to resolve work performance problems.
Ensures needed transportation has been arranged on a regular basis

Other Career/Employment Service Functions

Acts as liaison with state and community agencies to assist with securing and coordinating employment placements, job training and/or job coaching, e.g., CBDS, MRC, DDS, ETC.
Drafts professional reports as requested by supervisor, other professionals, or agencies to coordinate vocational services for residents.
Ensure Quality, clean case notes, and billables by you and any job coaches worked with
Intervene verbally with individuals during behavioral incidents
Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required. Additional duties may include but are not limited to, clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using equipment like shovels, snow blowers while applying deicing agents to ensure safety

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or vulnerable population preferred.
2 or more years of related experience

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

Must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, and compute for varying periods of time. Lifting ability of 10 pounds.

Additional Requirements:

Able to pass all required LIFE pre-employment screening requirements:
Acceptable reference checks from previous employers
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check
Motor Vehicle Driving History – acceptable to LIFE’s insurance carrier

Able and willing to complete all in person and on-line training assigned by LIFE

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