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Easterseals Hawaii · 2 days ago

Employment Specialist

Kapaa, HI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$42K/yr - $50K/yr

1+ years exp

Easterseals Hawaii is dedicated to serving people with disabilities and building communities of Aloha. The Employment Specialist works directly with Job Seekers to develop employment opportunities, coach individuals in job-related tasks, and provide ongoing job support throughout Hawaii.

Child CareHealth CareNon ProfitPersonal Health

Responsibilities

Makes decisions and takes actions that are aligned with ESH policies, standard operating procedures, and precedents

Networks with business communities to establish relationships that develop job opportunities that support integration and employment outcomes as well as micro-enterprise for ESH Job Seekers

Provides individualized training and coaching that supports Job Seekers to achieve the highest level of independence possible in pursuit of their definition of a 'good life.'

Completes required documentation such as reports, data collection, and assessments in timely and professional manner

Attends and participates in various internal and external agency meetings as needed. (e.g. DD Council, Workforce Solutions, etc.)

Provide Pre-Employment Training Services (Pre-ETS) in high school classrooms or through virtual classrooms when requested and approved by the high school

Provide life skills instruction in a classroom setting to youth and adults with disabilities under the direction of a Special Educator

Follows organizational guidelines to promote health and safety

Monitors, responds to and reports issues of concern to the Program Manager

Accurately submits timesheets, leave requests, required credentialing documents, work related training and other required paperwork by the assigned deadline via the Family of Company’s (FoC) web-based platforms

Attends and participates in FoC and department meetings & trainings as required

Provides services under the Home & Community Based Waiver Services program as directed by management

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

DisabilitiesJob development experienceJob coach trainingClassroom managementEffective communicationProblem solvingTime managementCultural respectComputer proficiencyOngoing training commitmentDeductive reasoningConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals with disabilities

Ability to work a flexible schedule is highly preferred

Experience working with persons with employment barriers to find and maintain gainful employment in the community is highly preferred

Experience in job development and job coach training is highly preferred

Classroom management experience is highly preferred

Exercise patience and understanding working with participants of many skill levels and individual needs

Be culturally respectful while working with an ethnically, linguistically, and economically diverse population

Communicate effectively (verbally and written), and read, using the primary language within the workplace

Exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment as required by HIPAA

Be committed to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters

Operating knowledge of a computer, iPad or tablet, applications and software, standard office equipment and Microsoft (Outlook, Word, and Excel)

Utilize computer and cell phone for effective communication

Work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization

Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills

Problem Solving: Calmly handle, and intervene, when necessary, behavioral and health related incidents

Action Orientation: Observation of and responsiveness to audio and visual cues from participants, other staff members, and the environment

Time Management: Prioritize between and handle multiple tasks, projects, and schedules with varied deadlines (both extended and compressed/rushed)

Communication: Clear and effective oral and written communication with a variety of individuals, including families, participants, guardians, co-workers, volunteers, supervisors/managers, etc

Deductive/Inductive Reasoning: Capability to apply and combine pieces of information and general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense or to form conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)

Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting when working with participants

Responsive to audio and visual cues from participants and their families, other staff members, and the environment

Work calmly during behavioral and health-related incidents

Use logic and reasoning for anticipating future needs, goals, and events

Stand or sit for extended periods of time, stand for up to 6-8 hours a day

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and loading of materials up to and including 50lbs

Provide assistance during transfers when applicable. Some participants may require the use of a Hoyer lift for transfers

Frequent driving (to and from office, the community, schools and participants' homes) when applicable

Work at participants' homes, DOE schools, community settings, and ESH facility, depending on assignment

Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ)

Reliable transportation needed

(For locations where driving is required) Must have a valid Driver's License with Insurance, proof of current vehicle registration and safety check; maintain a clean driving record

Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies

Obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General

Obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification

Must attend all required training