The Employment Specialist assists qualified persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities in exploring competitive employment, obtaining competitive employment, and retaining competitive employment. The Employment Specialist guides and coaches the qualified participant through work and work-related assessment, exploration, and skills training; assists participants in meeting the demands of competitive employment by providing follow-along services, job coaching and extended services as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational Requirements:
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university in a behavioral/social science or in a related field; or a high school diploma or GED with solid work history in social services or human services or business.
Experience:
Working with people with disabilities and/or working in the fields of social services or human services; experience working in the business arena or in a field that interacts with various employers.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
Basic math skills such as counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Basic organizational skills in order to complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Basic skills in writing, grammar, punctuation.
Ability to complete required forms and follow oral or written instructions.
Have the visual acuity to discriminate fine tasks.
Have the physical ability to respond quickly to the needs of persons served during crises.
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively with persons served and with other staff.
Ability to work independently using sound judgment.
Legal/Certification Requirements:
Valid Indiana License with a for-hire endorsement
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillation and Standard First Aid.
Medication Administration Training.
Other:
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must not pose a direct threat to the safety or health of himself/herself or of others.
Must demonstrate an interest in and empathy for individuals with disabilities.
Must demonstrate a willingness to accept supervision.
Must not be listed with a finding on the list of Indiana Registered Nurse Aides.
Must not be listed on the Office of Inspector General’s Fraud Prevention and Detection Exclusion Registry.
Must not have conviction of any crimes listed in Title 460 IAC 6-10-5 on Limited Criminal History Check.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational Requirements:
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university in a behavioral/social science or in a related field; or a high school diploma or GED with solid work history in social services or human services or business.
Experience:
Working with people with disabilities and/or working in the fields of social services or human services; experience working in the business arena or in a field that interacts with various employers.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
Basic math skills such as counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Basic organizational skills in order to complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Basic skills in writing, grammar, punctuation.
Ability to complete required forms and follow oral or written instructions.
Have the visual acuity to discriminate fine tasks.
Have the physical ability to respond quickly to the needs of persons served during crises.
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively with persons served and with other staff.
Ability to work independently using sound judgment.
Legal/Certification Requirements:
Valid Indiana License with a for-hire endorsement
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillation and Standard First Aid.
Medication Administration Training.
Other:
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must not pose a direct threat to the safety or health of himself/herself or of others.
Must demonstrate an interest in and empathy for individuals with disabilities.
Must demonstrate a willingness to accept supervision.
Must not be listed with a finding on the list of Indiana Registered Nurse Aides.
Must not be listed on the Office of Inspector General’s Fraud Prevention and Detection Exclusion Registry.
Must not have conviction of any crimes listed in Title 460 IAC 6-10-5 on Limited Criminal History Check.
