Job Description
SCHEDULE: (Full-Time) Monday-Friday (8 AM - 3:30 PM)
General Duties:
- Will comply with all agency policies & procedures
- Will advocate for the health & wellbeing of all program consumers
- Will report any unsafe or hazardous condition immediately
- Will report any suspected neglect or abuse immediately
- Will complete required training hours
- Will work hours as stated on the job description
- Will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
Program Specific Duties:
- Will be responsible for job development & job placement
- Will plan & implement job specific skill training
- Will assess areas of need & interest for assigned consumers
- Will provide assistance, training & supervision to assist the consumer in adapting to the workplace
- Will provide job counseling to assigned consumers
- Will assist with job related transportation arrangements
- Will actively market this service in a professional manner
- Will complete Community Based Work Assessments
- Will receive referrals from OVR, SAM & Ticket to Work; & keep OCR, other funding sources & Ticket to Work updated on progress of placements monthly.
- Will visit Career Link on a regular basis to keep informed of job vacancies, job fairs, etc.
- Will meet with each client bi-monthly
- Will provide follow up to individuals who have been placed into competitive jobs
- Will prepare & submit billing for Supported Employment to the appropriate agencies
- Will provide assistance with Home & Community Habilitation scheduling & paperwork when necessary
- Travel between programs & other organizations on an as needed basis or directed by supervisor/manager
Transition Services:
- Will work with local school districts related to school to work transition activities
- Will participate in the Transition Council, Employability Fair & Transition Fair
- Will conduct student assessments & inform families/parents about Avenue's services
- Will refer students to SAM or OVR, whichever agency is appropriate
Requirements:
- Acceptable results on all pre-employment testing & background checks
- Ability to comply with all physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Valid PA Driver's License, acceptable driving record, access to a reliable vehicle with proof of auto insurance & auto registration
- Bachelor's Degree & 2 years applicable work experience or High School Diploma & 4 years of applicable work experience or any equivalent combination of education & experience
- Ability to work independently
BENEFITS:
- Sign on bonus
- Referral bonus program
- No cost health insurance / benefits (start first day of employment)
- Paid major holidays
- Paid training
- Generous (PTO) program
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Avenues is an equal opportunity employer.
*Applications can also be directly emailed to Avenues HR Manager - bhorn@sam-inc.org*
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,