Job Description
Employment Consultant
Position Summary: To develop participant work skills and employment opportunities that encourages independence, as well as personal and professional growth. Provide direct support to the participant, as needed, on the job.
Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent required and two years’ experience working with people with disabilities and/or the business community preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
A. AGENCY
1. Performs essential job duties with or without
reasonable accommodations.
2. Knows and complies with all required policies,
procedures, regulations, and guidelines of Target and has a clear understanding
of the specific regulations used in their department. Follows the regulations
and guidelines when carrying out duties and responsibilities.
3. Successfully completes all required in-service
trainings and completes re-certifications as required; demonstrates a clear
understanding of the issues presented in trainings; is eager to expand
knowledge; keeps current with relevant changes and take appropriate steps to
obtain needed information.
4. Performs duties in accordance with the philosophy,
mission and goals of the agency.
5. Works as a professional collaborative with all
internal and external stakeholders in modeling a safe, supportive, and
respectful demeanor, ensuring the highest quality services to all Target
participants.
6. Takes appropriate action based on circumstances;
provides pertinent and comprehensive information to supervisory personnel.
7. Demonstrates the ability to manage personal time by
being punctual and gives sufficient notice to immediate supervisor in case of
tardiness or absenteeism per Target’s Attendance Policy.
8. Acts as an appropriate role model and representative
of Target as an agency as well as those employed by Target and those served.
Chooses appropriate personal attire based on the circumstances. Maintains
appropriate overall appearance and demonstrates proper personal hygiene per
Target’s Attire and Grooming Policy.
9.
Demonstrates a
willingness to perform all essential duties and job functions with the safety
of the participants and self as a top priority; adheres to and complies with
all safety guidelines taught in trainings.
B. ADMINISTRATIVE
1.
Montgomery County Only:
a.
Schedules shadowing and volunteer experiences with
potential employers to provide on the job training and analysis.
b.
Conducts job analysis with participants while
providing interviewing and application completion skills as needed.
c.
Maintains and develops relationships with
participants, families, and volunteer community sites.
d.
Creates lesson plans for CDS groups.
2.
Carroll County Only: Maintains and develops
relationships with participants, families, and paid employment sites.
3.
Ensures that all mandated documentation related to the
provision of services to participants is completed accurately and submitted in
a timely manner.
4.
Provides supervision and guidance to all
participants.
5.
Attends and participates in Meaningful Day department
meetings or other meetings as needed.
6.
Performs regular vehicle checks and completes and
submits requests for vehicle repairs, as needed.
C. DIRECT CARE:
1.
Assist the participants on the job as needed to
maintain their employment/volunteer positions.
2.
Helps create any tools necessary to assist the
participant on the job.
3.
Ensure the highest quality of services are rendered.
Provides supervision and guidance to all participants in a safe and
high-quality environment.
4.
Implements behavior management plans and work skills
programs as designed.
5.
Assures that all job tasks assigned to participants
both on and off site are completed to the employers’ standards.
6.
Ensures participants comply with all safety
regulations and procedures at their job/volunteer sites.
7.
Transports participants in a company vehicle or
personal vehicle to and from scheduled interviews, shifts, and training as
needed. Mileage reimbursement is available for use of personal vehicles but
requires proof of proper current insurance, kept with HR.
8.
Provide travel training necessary prior to turning the
participant over for job coaching services.
9.
Maintains physical ability to restrain participants as
needed according to their behavioral program plans. The position also requires
the ability to stand, bend, reach, lift 50 pounds, maneuver wheelchairs, and
perform safe transfers of participants.
10.
Comply with all Meaningful Day Services training
including job-coaching training.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties as assigned by the Director of Meaningful Day Services and/or Meaningful Day Manager.
SUPERVISION: Supervised by the Director of Meaningful Day Services.
EVALUATION: After initial three month period, then annually during term of employment.
TERMS: Class 1, full
time, non-exempt position. Scheduled hours may fluctuate to meet the needs of
the participant. Evenings and weekends may be required.
Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 to $24.00 per HOUR
About
Target Community & Educational Services, Inc.
Thank you for your interest in employment with our agency.
Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and adults with disabilities through quality, community-based residential, educational, vocational, recreational and family support services.
Target Community & Educational Services, Inc. is proud to be 100% smoke and tobacco free at all of our sites.
If your application meets our hiring needs, someone will contact you via email or phone typically within 48 hours. Thank you!