The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record.
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A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
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No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).
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Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
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Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Certification: A Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification from the Association of People Supporting Employment First for those individuals with at least one year of experience working in employment services, OR, satisfactory completion of a forty hour training to earn the Basic Employment Services Certificate of Achievement through the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators for those individuals without prior employment experience**, achieved within six (6) months of hire.**
Experience: Experience in public relations, human services, rehabilitation, human resources, employment, counseling, education, or a related field. Four years of related experience, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Familiarity with methods and materials for education/training of individuals with disabilities.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and take initiative.
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Ability to work effectively with people and be a productive member of a team.
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Ability to physically support/assist individuals with physical disabilities.
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Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies. Ability to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting.
Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support with individual(s). Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care and/or support. Work in a standard office environment. Utilize desktop computer equipment on a daily basis. Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.) Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.