Employment Advisor

Do you enjoy supporting others with increasing their skills to reach their goals? Are you needing a flexible schedule? The [Vocational Training and Transition OR Employment Support Services] program is looking for an independent problem solver to provide on-site support for employed consumers. JOB PURPOSE: Provide on-site support for employed consumers to ensure job learning and retention.

Responsibilities

Analyze job requirements and environmental conditions of the consumer's workplace to develop a plan for successful integration, including instruction in work skills; Provide consumers with orientation and instruction at their work site; Assist consumers with learning and retaining skills and strategies needed to complete required job tasks; Train consumers in appropriate work behaviors and social skills; Develop and implement positive behavioral supports; Assist with monitoring consumer progress at the work site on a monthly basis to ensure job retention, once on-site support has faded; Provide mediation between the consumer and his/her employer and co-workers; Complete all required paperwork and documentation

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; excellent interpersonal communication skills; strong organization skills; ability to be very flexible; independent problem solver; must be certified in CPR and first aid (certifications provided upon hire); reliable vehicle and valid auto insurance required; availability to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends

Nice to have

Good writing and basic computer skills preferred

Benefits

Flexible schedule; CPR and first aid certifications provided upon hire; required agency trainings provided