Variety is seeking an enthusiastic individual to work as an Employment Specialist (job coach) at an exciting and pivotal moment for the organization, which is a recognized content expert and resource for families with special needs throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.
Reporting to the Variety Works Program Manager for Individual Services this very rewarding part time, flexible hour’s position will work with young adults with disabilities. Candidates are to be motivational in nature and able to assist individuals with disabilities in learning job skills necessary to gain and maintain a job in their community. You will assist in a range of activities including, but not limited to; providing job coaching/support services in the community as well as providing vocational training on Variety’s campus and in the community. Candidates will be able to manage time efficiently, work well independently, and in 1 on 1 support settings.
Essential Functions:
- Ensure the health and safety of participants during all supported employment services (job coaching/seeking, PWE’s, assessments etc.).
- Coordinate employment opportunities with businesses, individuals and their teams. Job sculpt for individual clients as appropriate and needed.
- Supervise, train and provide direct support to individuals in a small group employment setting in the community.
- Conduct assessments as needed.
- Assist individuals with disabilities in learning job skills necessary to gain and maintain a job in the community.
- Maintain daily documentation and ensure compliance with ODP and OVR funding streams.
- Attend trainings as necessary to acquire and maintain certifications.
- Provide a positive experience for individuals being assessed/job coached.
- Administer all areas of ODP and OVR compliance and billing, and maintain appropriate service provision including waiver compliance, incident/risk management, quality management, Provider Qualification compliance, HCSIS and PROMISE Enrollment compliance, SSD maintenance, and Claims Management and Fiscal Reconciliation.
- Coordinate transportation for clients, as appropriate, which may include driving agency vehicles to transport them.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience: Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Other Requirements:
- Valid Driver’s License – location at Variety Club’s Worcester campus, but travel to and from other locations on a regular basis is required.
- Effective and efficient oral and written communication
About Variety:
Headquartered in Worcester, Montgomery County, PA Variety – The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley is an independent 501(c)3 corporation which is chartered by Variety International. The organization’s mission is to enrich the lives of children and young adults with disabilities through social, educational and vocational programs that nurture independence, self-confidence and prepare them for life. Variety serves children with disabilities throughout the five-county Philadelphia area, southern New Jersey and Delaware.
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Work Location: On the road