Employment Professional

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana.Company OverviewSpring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and employment opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community. Our employees are responsible for providing the highest quality of individualized services. Our goal is to promote full community integration for individuals with disabilitiesEmployment ProfessionalSalary: $20.84/hourJob Type: Full TimeLocation: La PlataJob Description:The Employment Professional is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities as they pursue employment opportunities aligned with their personal goals and strengths. This role focuses on delivering individualized support, fostering community integration, and promoting collaboration to ensure success in the workplace. The Employment Professional provides a range of supported employment services tailored to each person's needs, with the goal of enhancing independence, developing positive work relationships, and building the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential for long-term success on the job.Duties include but not limited to :Identify employment opportunities with the people supported based on individualized assessment information.Conducts individualized job development by speaking with employers in the community about the person's abilities and desires to obtain employment.Assist participants in preparing for interviews, completing job applications, and developing job-related skills.Develop positive relationships with businesses, community agencies, other departments, and outside vendors.Conduct assessments to identify accommodations for each person.Provide discovery, job development, follow along support and ongoing job supports to the people supported at their places of employment, including job coaching and advocacy as needed.Provide transportation to and from places of employment, as needed.Complete accurate and timely daily documentation of all employment services.Qualifications:High school diploma or GEDAbility to lift 50 lbs. or moreFull drivers license with a clean driving record with 2 years driving experience.Experience working with disabled adults preferredAssociate degree preferredBasic computer skillsFlexibility to adapt to the needs of the participants and demands of the job.DDA, LTSS and ICM experience is a plusRequirements:Successful completion of Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) within 6 months of hire.Successful completion of the Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification within 12 months of hire.Benefits and Perks:Paid TrainingPaid HolidaysHealth Insurance403b Retirement PlanTuition ReimbursementFree Up To $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and DismembermentDirect DepositAnnual LeaveSick LeaveMilitary LeaveJury Duty LeaveBereavement LeavePowered by JazzHR