Vocational rehabilitation specialist job description

Eligible for bonus up to $3,000!

****$2,000 paid in quarterly installments at 3,6,9, 12 months and $1,000 after ACRE certification **

Competitive wage and benefit package with PTO, 8 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, NO COST short & long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plan options, employee wellness program, tuition assistance program, career advancement, mileage reimbursement for providing direct services, a positive, friendly work environment and much more.

Working as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist:

• You remove barriers, you create relationships, and you are the key to helping others find success in their lives
• You want to work in an ever-changing environment where each day is different!
• You are organized and passionate about helping people.
• You like problem solving and enjoy a good challenge

Essential Responsibilities:

• Hold a caseload of up to 25 people whom you get to know, support, and champion.
• Engage in communication with support teams, planning.
• Attend meetings, advocate for the person you serve, and provide them with training.
• You will become credentialed in the MN Employment Services field.
• Go to the job sites and support the person when needed.
• Organize the details- help schedule, set up transportation, talk with employers, etc.
• Write reports, and maintain licensing requirements.
• You will explore, develop, and use your creative talents to help people find work.

Requirements

You need passion to make a difference, and the desire to learn.

• All new hires will be required to provide proof of Covid 19 full vaccination or have an approved request for exemption before their start date.
• Bachelors degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or related human services field preferred. Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered. If you hold a Social Work degree, we expect you to be licensed by the Minnesota Board of Social Work, as required.
• Knowledge of Vocational Rehabilitation Services system, documentation requirements, and funding requirements.
• Ability to complete Discovering Personal Genius training and demonstrate competence in training principles.
• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills as well as time management skills.
• Must have a valid drivers license, clean driving record, and a vehicle.
• Must pass a Department of Human Services background study.

Work Environment

Typical work days are Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, some evenings or weekends for support as needed. 40 hour work week- mostly in the community with people, but also working remotely at times. A supportive and interactive work team.

Benefits

Starting wage $21/hour + bonuses and excellent benefits!

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor Degree in Human Services Field. Previous mental health experience is preferred. This position functions as part of the Community Integration Support Services Team providing staff coverage for Supportive Housing and CEERS and OVR. Must have good interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with referral and funding sources, family members, and consumers. Organizational skills, creativity and problem solving are also needed. Must maintain a current driver's license and vehicle insurance. Act 33 and 34 Clearances and FBI clearance required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides case work services to Fairweather lodge residents, participants of Supportive Housing & Vocational Services, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and Community Employment & Employment Related Services (CEERS) S.

2. Meets with each participant of programs weekly, individually to discuss goals and objectives.

3. Writes all goals in behavioral terms.

4. Perform job development in community as needed in order to create paid employment opportunities and work-based learning opportunities.

5. Provides onsite support for residents by attending weekly house meeting at lodge and on site job supervision.

6. Develops creative ways to challenge residents/consumers to stay involved, increase work skills and habits, and socialize in an effective manner for community living.

7. Attends all State facilitated Fairweather Lodge Meetings.

8. Serves as an effective role model for good work habits, good grooming and appropriate social skills. Participates in activities on site and in the community in a manner that is professional.

9. Networks and maintains positive relationships with those involved in the participant's life; such as other mental health professionals, employers, family members, and significant others in order to provide effective services.

10. Respects residents and treats them in an open and honest manner, practiced cultural humility.

11. Completes contact sheets when a service or contract has been made with a resident.

12. Completes and submits all paperwork either weekly/daily or by the last day of each month for OVR. All other documentation will be completed timely in the Credible and CWDS Systems. Ie: admit & discharge client, completes initial assessments and all reviews, as needed, to set goals for the consumers/residents to maintain their life in the community.

13. Assist consumer in all daily life skills, including, but not limited to, transportation, shopping, accessing community resources, budgeting, rent payments, nutrition, and tenant-landlord relationships

14. Monitors a person's medications for compliance, effectiveness, and side effects. Provides education as needed.

15. Obtains information needed to maintain client's chart.

16. Create, conduct pre-vocational groups and camps in accordance with OVR provider agreement.

17. Will provide pre-vocational activities and job seeking skills training per client need to aid them in identifying strengths, limitations and suitable vocational goals.

18. Will provide job coaching for all persons who find employment and need on site (and off site) assistance regardless of the schedule, ie.outside of the normal work hours and on weekends.

19. Collect both indirect employer observation and direct observation data at the job site, per client need.

20. Completes employer satisfaction surveys after 30 days and 90 days.

21. Will provide on and off site support for consumers to include making all necessary referrals and linkages to insure adequate support after fading.

22. Schedules appointments and coordinates follow-up care to meet the needs of the clients.

23. Will adhere to the schedule submitted at the beginning of each week, or will notify supervisor of changes.

24. Meets with Supervisor for individual/group supervisions as scheduled and participates in team meetings.

25. Will keep all appointments scheduled or will notify consumer of delay.

26. Attends relevant training workshops, as assigned, to advance skills.

27. Is knowledgeable about safety procedures on and off site.

28. Provides at least 80% of direct service each week.

29. This position requires job coaching consumers and essential functions of this position require lifting up to 25 pounds, standing, sitting, bending, reaching and ascending or descending stairs. May need to work in outdoor weather conditions.

30. Must be flexible in provision of service, for example; in person, via zoom, over the phone or in the community to suit client needs along with the health and safety due to unforeseen circumstances.

31. Attends all mandated Community Counseling Center in-services.

32. Works with café, cleaning and Drop-In Center employees, assists in transitioning when appropriate to competitive employment and documents units of services.
•Maintains and upholds Community Counseling Center's policies, respects confidentiality, and exhibits a professional demeanor at all times while at work.
•Any violation of policies and procedures/job duties will be subject to disciplinary action.
•Performs all other duties as assigned.
•Can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations, if necessary
•Participates in CCC CQI plan to ensure quality of service to CCC consumers.

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that to the best of my knowledge all statements shown above are correct.

I accept the responsibilities and terms of the job descriptions.

Signature of Employee Date