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About
the Agency
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Sample
Job Description
Employment Specialist
Purpose:
To address agency mission by achieving program objectives in targeted
communities. The Employment Specialist works under the supervision of
the Area Manager.
Essential Duties
- Design an appropriate
Plan of Service
Deliver meaningful and effective pre-employment services; Facilitate
job placement according to agency standards; Provide effective on-site
and off-site employment supports; Conduct effective follow-up; Transport
participants on an as-needed-basis, to specific appointments.
- Communicate
with targeted community groups and/or individuals to maximize interest
in AHEDD’s mission and services.
In addition, communicate with businesses to generate employment
opportunities;
- Serve as a
liaison to AHEDD’s customers.
Compile and maintain documentation to support and justify service
intervention. Efficiently utilize agency resources to effectively
respond to program needs, including but not limited to staff time
and equipment. Perform other related duties as required and directed.
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Qualifications
& Required Behaviors
Preference to candidate with four year degree in vocational rehabilitation,
human resources, or social services. Candidate must have insured
vehicle and be legally eligible to drive to regular program assignments.
Candidate must be able to respond to diverse physical demands of
program assignments. The position requires that the candidate can
perform the above duties in the following manner:
- Work independently,
making independent judgment;
- Maintain
knowledge of vocational rehabilitation and local businesses;
- Professional
deportment in dress, speech, and mannerisms;
- Effective
communication in program mediums;
- High ethical
standards, honesty and confidentiality;
- Temperament
to respond to customer relations;
- Ability to
work with a flexible schedule and demonstrate effective time management
Non-Exempt Salaried Position: Updated July 1, 200
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