Supported Employment Associate -Millcreek of Poplarville; Part-Time $10.00/hr

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attend orientation/training as scheduled.

Maintain reports and daily logs and submit to Supervisor in the assigned timeframe.

Notify Supervisor in advance if unable to complete assigned shifts.

Act as advocate/liaison between individual and co-workers and/or individual and supervisor.

Monitor relationships (individual/co-workers, individual/employer) to ensure that positive and supportive communication occurs.

Review employer’s policies, expectations, and, requirements with the individual.

Assist individual to participate in job explorations and other job-related activities as needed.

Orient individuals to work site, i.e., time card, restrooms, break areas, rules, etc.

Train individual regarding all safety rules on the job site.

Model appropriate work behaviors to enhance/reinforce individual employment skills.

Perform work tasks not performed by individual to the employer’s specifications in order to meet the obligation to the employer.

Provide on-going job modification to solve individual’s skill-related problems.

Provide on-going assessment and recording of individual’s performance, productivity, and behavior.

Provide transportation for the individual to and from the worksite.

Maintain liability insurance on personal vehicle in order to transport individuals to and from the worksite.

Notify Supervisor of any accident or moving violation within 24 hours of its occurrence.

Adhere to all Millcreek and HCBS ID/DD waiver program policies and procedures.

Follow all safety policies and adhere to all workers’ compensation program guidelines.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Communication: Advanced

Attention to Detail: Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Required

High School/GED or better

Experience

Required

1 year: At least one year of working experience.

Preferred

1 year: One year of experience working with children/adults with development disabilities is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)