SUMMARY:

Placement Specialists help individuals with intellectual disabilities who access support services , to identify their strengths, goals and talents in view of helping them find work. In some cases, they might connect job seekers to training or educational programs to help them develop their skills. Placement Specialist can also provide guidance and assistance to the client and their employer once they find work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform all phases of service delivery, including intake and assessment, establishing goals that are recorded in clients IPP documents, following the development of training plans to accomplish the goals, and maintain regular documentation and communication of participant progress.

Complete intake assessments and work evaluations for enrolled participants, track record this information as goals and objectives onto the appropriate forms, distribute the completed plans to all team members and appropriate service agencies.
Follow all procedures of intakes and exit participants according to intake and exit procedures. Close communication with managers, Promote to individuals of our services when opportunity arises.
o Maintain and monitor participant master files hard copy to ensure information is updated, uploaded into our data base. Utilizing our database programs to document daily of all activities performed.
Maintain a solid relationship with referral agencies and maintain all program plans. Ensure you are case noting completing all proper information in a timely manner. Utilize all the hours.
Work with and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment by solving attendance, behavior, emotional, hygiene or personal problems.
Determine basic elements of task(s) to be learned and performed by supported participants. Identify possible learning barriers and determine the most suitable training method for each individual.

Provide orientation to job sites for new participant and acquaint them with their surroundings, co-workers, fringe benefits, rights, business rules, policies, and procedures. Teach supported participants self-management skills to enhance their independence and integration at the job site.
Implement tactic plans to fade away gradually when employment is found for participant and create the natural support needed.
Develop working relationships with employer in the community so they will Utlize our agency for future hiring. Determine present and future business/employment opportunities. Make presentations to potential employers about MRJN Associates and its services. Make weekly follow-up contacts to prospective employers.
Maintain an employer log and document weekly progress reporting of activities.

Other duties and responsibilities

Maintain a good attendance record.
Conduct business tours as needed.
Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ability to create goals

· Ability to train individuals with disabilities

· Human and legal rights

· Have strong Sales techniques

Job development, recruiting and employment practices.

The ability to:

· Support employment choices made by the individuals.

· Conduct sales efforts.

· Make sales and customer service calls.

· Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups regarding complex or sensitive issues or regulations

· Understand and give written or oral directions.

· Interpret technical reports.

· Make simple and complex decisions.

· Organize workday.

· Perform essential job functions.

· Work in a team-based environment.

· Perform the essential job functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES

High School Diploma or GED

One -years of sales or marketing (2) years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities or related field

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and Procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, family members of program participants or employees of the organization.

Other Abilities:

Ability to Problem solve and deal with a variety of different situations and where immediate supervisor may not be readily available. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram or schedule form. Sales skills is very important in order to establish working relationships with local employers.

Training and other requirements

· Current First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

· Valid and current Washington State Driver’s license

· Proof of automobile insurance if a vehicle is driven.

· Ability to pass the Washington State Criminal Background Check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is needing to type using his fingers, and hands, do a lot of walking, standing, and occasionally climb and work side by side with participant assisting them in their work task, which may mean to lift more than 25 lbs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

Can you pass a background check?
Tell us about your time management skills?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

working with people with disabilities: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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