What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Advocates?
Overview
Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GEDResponsibilities
HMEA TRACS program is seeking a dedicated full time Employment Specialist to work in the central mass area and surrounding towns, including Worcester, Milford, Northbridge areas, but individual must be willing to drive to towns such as Mansfield, Framingham, Clinton, and Sturbridge and well as other towns in between. Strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently without direct supervision and excellent communication (written and verbal) are a must.
Competencies:
- Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
- Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
- Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
- Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate.
- Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
- Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- At least 1 year experience working with individuals withdisabilities/autism
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Willingness to transport clients in own vehicle is a must
- Able to work independently
- Good time management skills
- Detail oriented
HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.