Employment Specialist

*BONUSES!* * *$500 HIRING BONUS AT 90 DAYS *(WITH A SATISFACTORY REVIEW) *AND* * *$1000 RETENTION BONUS ON YOUR AT 1 YEAR!!* *JOB SUMMARY:* This is a full-time position fulfilling the requirements to provide supported employment for a nonprofit agency.
This person will be responsible for placing persons with various disabilities into competitive employment in our community.
It will require establishing and maintaining positive relationships with our business community, along with team members and the client.
Reliable transportation will be required.
You must be able to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, autonomously and most importantly contribute and work as a team member.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers who do not necessarily have disabilities.
Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.
g.
, SSI, Medicaid, etc.
) and how they will be affected by employment in order for clients to make good decisions about employment opportunities.
Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed.
Helps clients report earnings, as needed.
Assesses clients' vocational functioning on ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences.
With the client's permission, provides education and support to family members.
Discusses client's preference for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers.
Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of supported employment.
Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per week.
Employer contacts are designed to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program and describe client strengths that are relevant to the position.
Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment.
Writes job support plans with clients and incorporating input from the mental health team.
Adjusts plan according to clients’ needs and preferences.
Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact by the employment specialist with the employer.
Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service.
Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach.
Assist in securing funding for interview and work clothing.
clothing.
Other duties as assigned.
*QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: *Ability to work with persons of all ages with physical disabilities and emotional problems.
Ability to preserve confidentiality as per FCS policy.
Ability to establish and maintain trust and cooperation with individuals with disabilities and be able to respond to them with _dignity and_ _respect _at all times.
Experience with job coaching individuals with disabilities or willing to learn.
AA in marketing or sales related field plus one-year paid marketing or sales experience preferred.
Certification in Employment Services within 6 months.
Ability to work as an effective team player is essential.
High School graduate or GED and 3 years of paid full-time work experience with human service recipients and providers.
Disability employment experience preferred.
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and crawling.
Occasionally perform work involving exerting 20-75lbs.
of force, or 10-50 pounds of force frequently.
*LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:* Position is subject to a background check.
Must take TB test annually.
Must have CPR and First Aid Certification bi-annually (in-house training course available on site).
Attend and successfully pass basic MANDT training.
Must be 18 years of age, have a current Alaskan driver license, reliable transportation, provide proof of current auto insurance and an acceptable driving record.
*TO APPLY:* In house applicants need to fill out an In-House Job Placement and attach a resume to it before sending it to the HR Department.
Other applicants should complete Frontier Community Services employment application packet.
A complete job description is available from Human Resources.
Return application to Frontier Community Services’ HR Department located in the Copper Center or mail to 43335 K-Beach Rd.
#36, Soldotna, AK 99669, or emailed to work@fcsonline.
org.
*POSITION: *$19.
95 – 20.
97 DOE *Full-Time Non-Exempt position* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.
95 - $20.
97 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Overnight shift * Weekends as needed Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities * Signing bonus Ability to commute/relocate: * Soldotna, AK 99669: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Application Question(s): * Are you able to transport an individual in your personal vehicle? Please note that vehicle use on shift is required.
* Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local law and regulations? * Do you have current auto insurance on your vehicle? Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required) * Night Shift (Required) * Overnight Shift (Required) Work Location: In person