Employment Specialist

Momentum WORK, Inc. provides services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our Individual Employment Services provide job development and placement for job seekers with disabilities. We match the talents of workers with the needs of employers. Once hired, we provide the worker with ongoing supports such as on- or off-site job coaching, when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and monitors proper implementation and documentation of the Individual Service Plans for each program participant
• Develops and maintains positive business relationships with businesses within the community
• Develops job placements and or assessment sites that meet the guidelines of each person’s Individual plan for employment.
• Coordinates the overall implementation of the program as it relates to the goals of each program participant in their ISP
• Ensures that program components meet the assessed needs of the program participants in their ISPs
• Assists in compliance with agency policies and CARF regulations
• Responds promptly to emergency situations
• Uses crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations when program participants are in danger of injury to themselves or others
• Ensures that all required documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Completes intakes for job development and assessment referrals with the Case Manager
• Acts as a liaison between community partners (including employers, persons served, families, business organizations, funding sources and Momentum WORK, Inc.
• Attends scheduled meetings and in-service trainings as required
• Handles approved petty cash disbursement as it relates to program implementation
• Complies with all Momentum WORK Inc. policies and procedures
• Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Other related duties, responsibilities, job coaching and special projects on an as needed basis