JOB TITLE: Bridge to Success Employment Specialist

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full time, 40 hours/week; Non-exempt - $20 an hour

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Training and Transition

JOB PURPOSE: Provide vocational training and employment services to individuals with various disabilities. Work in collaboration with the Bridge to Success school districts members and staff to further employment goals for consumers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform on-going vocational training services with high school students on the job site.
2. Work with clients, families, funding sources and/or business partners as needed to assure the development of individual vocational plans.
3. Provide consumers with orientation and instruction at their work
4. Train consumers at their work site in appropriate work
5. Train consumers at their work site in appropriate social
6. Collaborate with job development employees to ensure quality job placement for individuals in the Transition
7. Assist with compensation training at consumer's work site and incorporation of strategies as indicated (i.e. task analysis, pictorial tools) to assist consumer with learning and retention of required job tasks.
8. Recommend and coordinate adaptive equipment and technology needed for each consumer and/or their work site to ensure the consumer can be efficient in his/her job.
9. Assure timely completion of all required documentation and paperwork according to agency, and CARF standards.
10. Practice effective, professional, and clear communication with supervisor, clients, client families, funders, and site personnel.
11. Maintain healthy community relationships to promote the Bridge to Success program and disability employment in the community workforce.
12. Provide education and training to the business community regarding brain injury, autism and other disabilities, when appropriate.
13. Work cooperatively with other members and departments in the employment team and attend interdepartmental meetings, as needed.
14. Conduct regular consumer file checks to ensure completion and
15. Assure compliance and maintain standards as outlined by CARF and appropriate federal, state and local agencies.
16. Follow all personnel policies and
17. Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment.
18. Familiarize self with and follow facility and department policies and
19. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma required, bachelor's degree in related field preferred. Experience working with youth with disabilities and vocational rehabilitation experience preferred. Must be certified in CPR and first aid (these trainings will be provided upon hire along with required agency trainings).

MISCELLANEOUS: This position is community based, so a reliable vehicle and valid auto insurance is required. Must have the availability to workdays, an occasional evening. Must have regular attendance.

This position will report to the local branch location for administrative work or to assist other departments on days when school is not in session.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job classification. Employees may be requested to perform job-related duties other than those specifically presented in the job description.

RISE Services Inc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 314-983-9230.