01/20/2024
Milestone of TN is seeking an Employment Specialist for Ticket-to- Work Program
Essential Duties:
Carries out the services of the Ticket-to-Work program by assisting clients to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals.
Responsibilities:
Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of integrated competitive employment in community job settings with other workers who do not necessarily have disabilities.
Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be affected by employment in order for clients to make good decisions about employment opportunities. Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed. Helps clients report earnings, as needed.
Collect all necessary documents such as paystubs for milestone payments.
Assesses clients' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences.
Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the individuals on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS supported employment.
Develops an individual employment plan with clients as well as resumes.
Conducts employer contacts per week. Employer contacts are designed to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program and describe client strengths that are relevant to the position.
Provides individualized follow-along support to assist clients in maintaining employment.
Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients, which may include negotiating job accommodation and follow-along contact by the employment specialist with the employer.
Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service. Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach.
Provides timely interventions. Returns phone calls and reacts to situations in a timely manner. For example, returns client phone calls within 24 hours. Goes to see employers about job loss or job problems within 24 hours. Follows up on job leads within 48 hours.
Participates in face-to-face/virtual or via phone meetings with vocational rehabilitation counselors at least once a month to coordinate services for clients.
Spends 40% or more of scheduled work hours in the community. For example, meets clients at community locations such as home, workplace, coffee shop, meeting with potential employers, library, One-Stop, VR office, family home, etc. or accompany clients to apply for jobs.
Provides supported education, using principles similar to supported employment, for clients who express interest in education to advance their employment goals.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Serious inquires, please submit resumes to [email protected]
