JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD DD

FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Director of Operations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:   

• Documented experience working with people who have Developmental Disabilities
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Flexibility in meeting work scheduled
• Must hold a valid driver’s license
• Able to obtain DODD certification

JOB DUTIES: 

• Provides training and guidance at the workplace helping individuals learn job tasks, improve performance, and navigate the work environment
• Designs and structures training methods and/or working environments to meet the needs of both the individual performing the work and the employer including person-centered techniques and company approaches or training techniques
• Learns and understands specific jobs in community locations, analyzing the job and structuring training methods to meet the needs of the individual
• Identifies community resourcesincluding transportation for individuals that may be beneficial to employment needs
• Advocates for individuals with their employer, ensuring that accommodations are made or that the work environment is inclusive
• Assists individuals resolving any workplace issues including communication, task understanding, or social interactions
• Provides regular follow-up services to employed individuals and their employers providing feedback, skill reinforcement, and offering continued support as needed
• Provides constructive feedback in a positive manner to help individuals understand what they’re doing well and where they can improve
• Builds trust and develops positive relationships with individuals key to fostering a supportive and motivating work environment
• Creates individualized plans to fade services or involvement with individuals as they gain confidence and competence in their job to promote independence and ownership
• Analyzes the local market, jobs, and job trends identifying opportunities in the community using current agency methods 
• Completes documentation and collects data to report progress to the individual’s team members
• Performs other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor and/or Superintendent                                         

SALARY RANGE:    Commensurate with training, education, experience                                                                                                     and Jefferson County Board DD salary schedule

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  .

Current Employees: Submit Letter of Interest to:

Dianne Paice, Human Resources Coordinator by e-mail at dpaice@jcbdd.com

(Per Employee Policy Manual Section 2.1B)

Working Conditions may exist that are not such as normally exist in the occupation of a public employee.  These conditions may include:  Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, communicable diseases, potential infectious materials, hazardous chemicals and/or aggressive behavior.  

EOE