Employment Specialist 1
Job Description
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
One year of experience working with individuals with I/DD
Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and guidelines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and patience.
Must have valid NYS driver’s license, an automobile, good driving record and approved to drive for DDI. Responsibilities:
Employment training services and training/work site supervision in individual and group settings.
Plan and schedule activities, job development, work schedules and service plans for assigned caseload. Develop vocational training sites, assist with job development and work assessments and/or evaluations.
Develop individualized employment plans based on assessment outcomes.
Collaborate with clients, families, and support teams to set realistic and achievable employment objectives.
Development of strategies and training programs that includes the transition to other intensive or extended vocational services.
Complete all required trainings/certifications, in accordance with OPWDD and/or ACCES-VR, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required.
Participate in team meetings as scheduled and staff meetings.
Obtain AMAP certification and administer medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff if required.
Provide accurate and timely data collection – goal, protocols, outings, behavioral data, progress notes, trip logs and case files for assigned individuals.
Complete incident reports as per 624 Regulations and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
Provide accurate implementation of Emergency Procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of all OPWDD/ACCES-VR and DDI policies and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and documentation of such.
Provide protective oversight and advocacy.
Ensure that vehicles are clean and problems are written down and addressed through the Program Manager.
Employees working in program 0240 will be required to obtain AMAP certification within the first 90 days in the position. They will also be required to keep their certification current while they are in this position. Employment Specialists in program 0167 will not be required to obtain AMAP certification. Employment Specialists in program 0129 may be required to obtain AMAP certification, this determination will be made by program management.
