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About the Role

The Workforce Development Specialist assesses FREE clients' vocational abilities, collaborates with staff to identify support needs, and develops community connections for employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and develops relationships with businesses and organizations to provide program participants with job placements, assessments, and volunteer opportunities.
• Collaborates with all staff in vocational and employment programming to ensure quality service provision to clients.
• Continuously assesses participants in all vocational and employment programming via skill assessments and observational tools to properly match the correct services and placements to the clients’ current needs.
• Monitors ACCES-VR and Career Specific Vocational Training students and their progress with their curriculum of choice to properly guide them through the continuum of services and job placement.
• Assists clients with completing service applications such as ACCES-VR, ETP, and internal applications to services within FREE.
• Completes daily documentation of both direct and indirect services into appropriate electronic health systems.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services and enhance individual vocational skills.
• Ensures that all required documentation (paper and electronic) is completed/processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Communicates in a respectful manner with all people.
• Complies fully with FREE’s confidentiality policies.
• Meets all safety training requirements and adheres to all safety policies.
• Coordinates, supports, attends and participates in all required events/meetings/reviews/committees.
• Meets all job requirements and stays in compliance.
• Adheres to FREE’s standard of ethical behavior.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or mental health disorders in a supported employment and/or vocational setting required.
• Associate’s degree in human services or another related field and two (2) years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or mental health disorders in a supported employment and/or vocational setting required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or another related field and one (1) year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities and/or mental health disorders in a supported employment and/or vocational setting required.
• Experience completing assessments for vocational evaluation preferred.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on program needs.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfy criteria to be a driver for the agency required.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills
• Proficient writing skills with grasp of basic grammar and spelling
• Efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential
• Knowledge of OPWDD, OMH, and ACCES-VR regulations regarding vocational and employment services
• Must stay updated with policies and procedures within FREE as well as within state employment services

Location

• In-person

Work Type

• In-person
• Community-based

Experience Level

• 1-3 years experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree

About the Company

• Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury.
• It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities.
• FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.

Equal Opportunity

• FREE is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected characteristic.
• In addition to federal law requirements, FREE complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in all of its locations.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• Family Residences and Essential Enterprises’ affirmative action efforts related to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are set out and described in our affirmative action plan for protected veterans and individuals with a disability.