Employment Services Professional

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7533588 The Employment Services Professional supports individuals with developmental disabilities throughout their employment journey. Depending on the assigned DDD employment service, the employee may assist Members with career exploration, work-readiness development, job searching, workplace training, employment retention, personal-care needs, workplace behavior, or participation in a small supported work group. Services must be person-centered and based on each Members Planning Document, employment goals, abilities, interests, preferences, support needs, and informed choices. The Employment Services Professional works collaboratively with the Member, employer, Support Coordinator, Employment Services Specialist, Vocational Rehabilitation personnel, family or responsible person, and other members of the planning team. The position may be assigned to one or more of the following programs: - Pathways to Employment - Group Supported Employment - Individual Supported Employment - Employment Support Aide ## General Essential Responsibilities Implement employment services according to the Members Planning Document, employment goals, service authorization, and provider procedures. Learn each Members strengths, interests, abilities, communication preferences, support needs, and desired employment outcomes. Teach employment-related skills using clear instruction, modeling, repetition, task analysis, visual supports, positive reinforcement, and other individualized teaching strategies. Support Members in developing workplace habits such as: - Arriving on time - Dressing appropriately for work - Following workplace policies - Communicating with supervisors and coworkers - Completing assigned duties - Maintaining workplace safety - Requesting assistance appropriately - Managing breaks and work schedules - Responding appropriately to feedback Promote Member choice, dignity, independence, self-advocacy, community inclusion, and Competitive Integrated Employment. Encourage the development of natural workplace supports and gradually reduce paid staff assistance when appropriate and authorized. Maintain professional relationships with employers while respecting the Members confidentiality, rights, and employment status. Communicate employment progress, concerns, changes, and recommendations to the appropriate supervisor and planning-team members. Assist with identifying and resolving barriers that may affect employment, including transportation, workplace communication, attendance, interpersonal concerns, job performance, and support needs. Coordinate with Vocational Rehabilitation and other employment resources when applicable and avoid duplicating services available through another program. Provide general information about how employment may affect public benefits and refer Members to qualified benefits-planning resources when individualized benefits counseling is needed. []{style=""}