Lead Employment Specialist
JOB SUMMARY: This full-time position is responsible for supervision and team success of Employment Specialists and Job Coaches in Orange Grove's Supported Employment Services. Other duties include, but are not limited to:
Oversight and evaluation of Employment Specialists and Job Coaches
• Monitor progress and achievement of departmental goals in Exploration and Discovery, job development and successful placement and identify opportunities for use of enabling technologies for integrated and supported employment.
• Actively prospect and develop relationships with potential new and existing community employment partners.
• Provide a source of awareness to employers and coworkers on the productive and positive qualities of people with disabilities.
• Develop and secure employment opportunities for persons-supported that are consistent with the interests and qualifications of the individual. Transport and provide hands-on job coaching for persons supported as needed.
Assure and monitor completion oflntegrated Work Site Assessments, Vocational Adjustment Services, Job Readiness/Job Placement services, Supported Employment Job Coaching, Nonsupported Employment Job Coaching services and Supported Employment services.
Work with individuals, families, case managers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful intakes, assessment, placements, follow-along, and billing transactions.
• Continue professional development by attending trainings and conferences, both local and regionally as assigned.
• Complete necessary paperwork and reports to fulfill all Orange Grove, State and Federal requirements.
Reports directly to the Coordinator of Supported Employment services. Supervises all Employment Specialists and Job Coach(s).