their scope of influence for the purpose of community engagement, networking, and professional development. Employment programming is not limited to in-house or Daybreak buildings. Employment Specialist's responsibilities and scope of services can and will be conducted in community and off-site areas including, but not limited to: In-reach facilities, libraries and other public spaces, homes/apartments when appropriate and necessary.
Employment Specialists provide all services (as assigned) for the purpose of providing support and guidance for Daybreak youth actively seeking employment or increasing their employment options through school or training sessions and those referred to the
Supportive Employment Program by performing the following duties: Performs Job Development activities, as assigned and deemed necessary to attain community employer contacts, educate and keep informed of employment trends in the community, and to promote and advocated for the employment needs of the client(s).
Compiles, prepares, and maintains employment files [through agency Electronic File System Care Logic], keeping accurate records and completing progress note forms and other forms that may be required by circumstances described in Daybreak's Employment Manual and as required by funding and monitoring entities as well as evidenced based practices that are being conducted. Responds
to referrals by conducting backssments for all participants, as appropriate and necessary Assists in facilitating and leading Employment/Education Development Services and Employment/Educational Skills Training per the Supportive Employment Programming and any Evidenced-based strategy utilized in programming.
Reports and assists in review and effectiveness of Supportive Employment Program, services, and evidenced-based practices, when needed. As an Employment Specialist, develops and implements participants' individual Supportive Employment Plan per their treatment goals. Compiles quarterly Outcome data for youth on Case Load Provide appropriate crisis intervention in situations of youth crisis, youth conflict or in other situations where individual or group intervention advances youth's progress toward treatment goals which may include maximizing the resources of current staff, and potential outside professionals.
Provide timely documentation and review of progress notes, billing, and file review through Care Logic. Updates progress notes, billable services, and employment plans as scheduled and required, for each youth on Case Load Responds positively for information needed for funders, monitors, CARF requirements, and internal departments. Assists with developing, implementing and follow through with appropriate internal and external activities appropriate for participant engagement.
Works to provide a relationship with community employers, when appropriate and necessary. Assists in working with other agencies and work sites, as assigned. Assists in developing, conducting, and facilitating creative employment activities, as assigned. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the employment space including maintaining the safety and security of all equipment, materials and/or tools. Assists and promotes youth progress through various means and ways that are appropriate, reflective, and acceptable for the youths.
Maintains limits using natural and logical consequences as described in the Employee Manual and as required by monitoring and funding entities. Utilizes the therapeutic milieu model to assist in managing the behaviors of self and youth. Provides referral, outreach, advocacy, and linkage with educational, employment, creative and financial resources internally and externally as assigned and needed. Maintains communication with Supportive Employment Program Director, Case Managers, and participants' program sites (Engagement, Shelter, Residential, Housing, external services, etc.
) regarding youth's participation and/or progress. Attends training/agency meetings, as scheduled. Responsible for completing all required trainings needed to comply with Daybreak policy. Maintains appropriate in-service training hours by attending conferences, workshops, and training that are relevant to the job description and assignment tasks. Participates in outside agency professional development opportunities, collaboratives, meetings and/or relative boards as appropriate, available, and accessible in conjunction with the scope of their responsibilities. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
