Employment Specialist I
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$19.15 - $22.5 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Job Description
We Are Currently Seeking Employment Specialist to assist individuals to seek & maintain employment.
Did you know that our benefits start immediately after your completion of training and are only $5 per pay for employee only coverage
We assist you with certification in ACRE/CESP through career pathing, professional development, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement to our employees
The Employment Specialist is outgoing, motivated and loves to connect with new people. They should easily adapt to new situations and be flexible as daily routines and responsibilities vary. SPIN's Employment Specialists are passionate and innovative when supporting individuals to achieve and maintain a life of possibilities. Join a team of highly engaged, like-minded colleagues who believe that everyone can and should work as part of a full and meaningful life!
The Accountabilities of an Employment Specialist at SPIN:
- Provides employment support to individuals, maintaining therapeutic boundaries, to assure that they are safe and needs are met in accordance with the Individual Support Plan (ISP).
- Advocates for the individual and/or promotes self-advocacy to meet individual’s needs to facilitate personal growth and development toward recovery and wellness by assisting in the removal of barriers and/or by sharing views with team members to create a solution to advocacy concerns.
- Assists individuals with job maintenance by teaching personal and professional skills development that will facilitate successful employment and support employer’s objectives and needs.
- Achieves and monitors department productivity levels and service delivery through the attainment of outcomes and units of service goals. Makes modifications in a timely and responsive way that assures exceptional service.
- Assists and supports individuals to develop strategies and make informed choices in regards to self-advocacy, health and safety and career direction.
- Maintains accurate records in regards to assessments, progress reports, pertinent employer documentation and billing of services rendered. Remains current with and uses agency technology that enables the collection, compilation, evaluation and submission of data to appropriate sources as per established department timeframes.
- Supports and completes assessments with individuals while creating and developing appropriate employment opportunities that are right fit and match interests, strengths and varied skill levels.
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