A career advisor will provide a direct care service for all consumers who participate in the supported employment program. The direct care services include but are not limited to: career advising, skills training, assessment, counseling, intervention, and advocacy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Uses a variety of job coaching methods to meet the needs of both the participant and the employer at the client's place of work.
Identifies and evaluates how well participant do their jobs.
Helps participant learn how to do their jobs.
Keeps track of the progress of all assigned participant.
Interventions for participant may include, but are not limited to, counseling, advocacy, job coaching, skill training, assessment, and referral. Participant may also receive counseling, advocacy, job coaching, skill training, assessment, and referral.
Participant are also helped with the creation and revision of the assigned annual, biannual, or quarterly support employment service plan.
Keeps an eye on participant at work sites.
Takes part in any training required by the agency.
Makes sure that all MDN Employment Services policies and procedures are followed.
Job requirements:
Must be 18 years old or older.
Knowledgeable with people with a wide range of intellectual and physical disabilities, mental illness, and drug use, including people with the most severe problems.
Capable of teaching in the community in a critical life needs area.
Able to teach the important areas of life, with a focus on getting ready for work and finding a job.
Able to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
Bilingual: Spanish and English
Immediate access to a vehicle with up-to-date safety records and DMV-approved insurance.
Able to travel within the area of the assigned program.
Certified in CPR and First Aid within the first 30 to 60 days of work.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person