Employment Consultant

Full-time

Sedalia, MO

SUMMARY: The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

On a daily basis participates in supported employment services by performing the following duties. More duties listed on the job description.

• Delivers Discovery and/or Planning Services to Individuals Seeking Integrated Employment.
  • Participates in activities related to career exploration and ultimately authors a plan for pursuing employment.
  • Develops effective strategies for individualized job development/placement/support.
  • Develops and expands community collaborations/partnerships.
  • Provides prospective employers with appropriate support and information; responds appropriately and respectfully to employer’s concerns regarding hiring individuals with disabilities to include needed accommodations, when necessary.
  • Works closely with the business developer to provide all individuals with access to Community Based Assessments (CBA) and individualized job openings.
  • Assists in developing individualized skills necessary to seek, obtain and maintain employment.
  • Complete required documentation and paperwork in accordance with Department timelines.
  • Make appropriate support and service recommendations based on casework completed with individuals on caseload.
• Provides Individualized Job Support Services and Placement.
  • Assists individuals seeking competitive, integrated employment.
  • Teach job seeking skills, through individual instruction or counseling, including information on employment techniques, application assistance, resume preparation, communication skills, socialization skills, job maintenance skills, and assistance with job placement.
  • May provide transportation to individuals on caseload with approval of supervisor.
  • Advocate on behalf of individual for accommodations needed for successful employment. Performs routine follow-up with the employer and individuals to address any issues that may arise.
  • Provide required documentation within Department established timelines.
  • Comply with all HIPAA related considerations.
  • As needed, will assist individual with performance on new job tasks, assist in covering the workplace culture to the individual, and outlining the employer’s expectations on-site.
  • Ensure a warm hand-off of the individual to the job coach once placement is determined and continue to check in weekly with job coach to assess need for supports.
  • Ensure that job coach is an acceptable match for both individual and employee prior to placement start date.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Human Service Field and two year of related work experience or an AA/AAS in related field plus four years of related work experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation and/or training settings is desirable.
• Must complete Funding Source required training hours within ninety (90) days of employment.

OPENING DATE: August 23, 2022

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

SHIFTS: (FT 40 hrs.) Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

PAY RANGE: $21.98-$26.97/hr.

CHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment every day.

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