DeKalb Community Service
Employment Specialist - Developmental Disabilities Professional
DeKalb Community Service, Lithonia, Georgia, United States, 30038
Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff. Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential.
Employment Specialist/DDP
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under minimal supervision, carries out the services of a Supported Employment program by assisting individuals obtain & maintain competitive employment in the community that is consistent with their vocational goals. Assist individuals in obtaining information about their benefits & how working effects benefits; Assess individuals' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information & work experience; Develop individualized employment plan with individual; Conduct job development & job search activities based of individual preferences; Provide individualize follow-along supports to assist individuals in maintaining employment.
Other duties to include:
Complete Discovery on all assigned individuals (approx. 40 hours per individual) Work with Instructors and individuals to create resumes/visual resumes, to perform job searches, and to prepare for interviews Participate in employer engagement, job development, job carving, and job coaching Interface with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and the GA Dept. of Education
This position involves consistent interaction with individuals, their family members, coworkers, supervisors, potential employers, and support coordinators in an effort to provide the best possible service and individual outcomes. Documents all daily contacts and completes individual progress summaries. Must have basic PC competency and will be required to utilize electronic medical records in lieu of paper charts on a daily basis.
Minimum Training, Competency & Experience:
Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing employment services, and job development/knowledge of the working world. Must possess the ability to work as an effective team player is essential.
Preferred Qualifications : Ideal applicant will possess Bachelor's Degree
in Social Services
with one year of experience providing employment support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Must have a valid Georgia's driver's license and will be required to provide a 3-year Motor Vehicle Report if selected for an interview.
Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so.
For more information visit Claratel - Helping make brighter tomorrows.
Claratel CSB is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA
Thank you so much for your interest in joining our team! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we'll be reaching out directly to those selected for an interview. We truly appreciate your understanding and wish you the very best in your job search journey.
Claratel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Claratel not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff and termination
Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305)
Employment Specialist/DDP
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under minimal supervision, carries out the services of a Supported Employment program by assisting individuals obtain & maintain competitive employment in the community that is consistent with their vocational goals. Assist individuals in obtaining information about their benefits & how working effects benefits; Assess individuals' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information & work experience; Develop individualized employment plan with individual; Conduct job development & job search activities based of individual preferences; Provide individualize follow-along supports to assist individuals in maintaining employment.
Other duties to include:
Complete Discovery on all assigned individuals (approx. 40 hours per individual) Work with Instructors and individuals to create resumes/visual resumes, to perform job searches, and to prepare for interviews Participate in employer engagement, job development, job carving, and job coaching Interface with the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency and the GA Dept. of Education
This position involves consistent interaction with individuals, their family members, coworkers, supervisors, potential employers, and support coordinators in an effort to provide the best possible service and individual outcomes. Documents all daily contacts and completes individual progress summaries. Must have basic PC competency and will be required to utilize electronic medical records in lieu of paper charts on a daily basis.
Minimum Training, Competency & Experience:
Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing employment services, and job development/knowledge of the working world. Must possess the ability to work as an effective team player is essential.
Preferred Qualifications : Ideal applicant will possess Bachelor's Degree
in Social Services
with one year of experience providing employment support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Must have a valid Georgia's driver's license and will be required to provide a 3-year Motor Vehicle Report if selected for an interview.
Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so.
For more information visit Claratel - Helping make brighter tomorrows.
Claratel CSB is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA
Thank you so much for your interest in joining our team! Due to the high number of applications we receive, we'll be reaching out directly to those selected for an interview. We truly appreciate your understanding and wish you the very best in your job search journey.
Claratel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Claratel not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff and termination
Claratel Behavioral Health participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305)