230 - Employment Specialist BHS

The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions.

Employment Specialist BHS

This program is designed to support a person or a group of persons with developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs or others with similar service requirements, in the community and within their home. We are looking for people to work one to one or with small groups in order to provide our individuals with the best support in the community and in their homes in order to meet their personal goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain a total caseload of 20 individuals requesting either WSP or SHP employment services (approximately 14 - 16 WSP / 3 - 5 SHP caseload split). Caseloads may go above 20 total if there is an Employment Specialist vacancy.
• Assist program participants in determining their vocational/employment plans.
• Conduct ongoing job development activities.
• Maintain regular contact with area employers with the purpose of developing job leads and placements.
• Provide on the job training (including off-site locations) to ensure that each person's individual goals on assigned caseloads are met.
• Provide individual vocational support and updated goals of worker.
• Assist with the coordination of daily transportation needs of participants to work by instructing on use of public transportation, tapping into other transportation resources, coordinating with other team members, etc.
• Attend relevant team meetings, reviews and other required meetings.
• Task analyzes skills to be taught and teach through recommended training techniques.
• Maintain and adhere to high standards of quality control for all work produced by program participants.
• Maintain quality standards designated by the employer and deliver good customer service.
• Maintain effective communication with clinicians, residential programs and other involved providers.
• Conduct and advocate for activities and employment that will increase economic self-sufficiency and self-image (i.e., increase workers' earnings and hours).
• Keep workers supplied with appropriate and safe materials to ensure peak production when involved in a program setting.
• Seek employment for the people we serve that match their strengths, needs, and preferences.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid State of Connecticut Drivers' License required.
• Use of own registered and insured vehicle (we provide mileage reimbursement for work related travel)
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Human Services, Special Education or related field is preferred. Experience working with persons with chronic mental health issues in a community based day or employment program required. A high school diploma and four years of community employment support and job development and placement experience will be accepted in lieu of degree. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

SCHEDULE

• M-F 9a-5:30p (Flex) with 30m break.

Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.