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BAC · 1 week ago

Employment Consultant I

Rockledge, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$19.76/hr - $19.76/hr

2+ years exp

BAC is dedicated to providing innovative services and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to achieve personal success. The Employment Consultant I role involves supporting participants in navigating vocational challenges and developing job readiness skills while building relationships with employers to facilitate successful job placements.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Conducts intake and assessment evaluations for participants to identify vocational interests, strengths, abilities, and potential obstacles in preparing for job entry

Completes detailed reports and psycho-social assessments on participants to evaluate the eligibility of participant for services (i.e., nature of needs, funding availability and/or arrangements, etc.)

Develops individualized career/job plans focusing on job readiness skills (i.e., developing resumes, completing applications, etc.) to assist participants in developing strategies for successful job outcomes and making informed choices

Builds and maintains relationships with employers; assists employers with job training for supported participants

Serves as liaison between job sites; facilitates communication between professionals, paraprofessionals, and employees and provides support during the hiring process and throughout employment; provides information for best practices with employers working with individuals with disabilities (IWD)

Completes required documentation for employment plans, timecards, monthly training reports, etc. in an accurate and timely manner

Prepares and submits monthly billing to funding sources in an accurate and timely manner

Maintains and updates participant files in an accurate and timely manner

Stays current on the program and/or funding source changes; makes recommendations to amend the program accordingly

Qualification

Social work degreeVocational Rehabilitation knowledgeFirst aid certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunity organization knowledgeCommunication skillsRelationship buildingConfidentiality handling

Required

Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science, or related field, supplemented by two or more years of experience working in social services; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Must satisfy Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level 2 background screening requirements

Must meet and maintain Vocational Rehabilitation's car insurance requirements to transport individuals

Must have first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications and eight hours of continuing competence units (CCUs) from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)

May be required to have or obtain additional formal industry certification(s) based on the area of assignment. Those with supported Employment responsibilities, it is required to complete the initial and annual Continuing Competency Units as specified by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and professional standards in the field of social work

Knowledge of community organizations and social service programs

Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee support services

Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department/organization-specific software

Ability to handle confidential employment information with tact and discretion

Ability to correctly interpret and efficiently implement all applicable policies and procedures

Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met

Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Preferred

Experience with disability-service and multi-division organizations

Basic IT field experience or knowledge a plus

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Suite

Benefits

Medical insurance is offered.

Free Dental and Vision insurance for employees.

Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.

Additional programs include company paid term life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan on the first of the month following their date of hire. Employer match is 50% of the first 8% contributed by employee.

Supplemental voluntary life and AD&D insurance is available.

Additional Supplemental benefits are available including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, and Pet Insurance.

Employee Assistance Program.

Tuition reimbursement.

Eligible for performance bonus plans.

Eligible for 401k Profit-Sharing program.