Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Specialist (Concord/Charlotte) - RHA Health Services : Job Details

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

This position is for the Rocky Mount, Wilson areas. Provides support for individuals and or groups of persons with disabilities in variety of community-based work settings, supporting the person towards independence in the work tasks and work environment, including development of natural supports. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person's vocational goals and desired outcomes as identified in their Individual Plan of Employment (IPE). Relies on supervision and direction from the Vocational Program Manager. Complies with basic job requirements and tasks including two job placement milestones per month or twenty-four job placement milestones per year.

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: High school diploma or (GED). Experience working with IDD individuals

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job include: Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull minimum of 10 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear.

RHA Health Services is looking for a passionate, driven, and resourceful Employment Specialist. Our Employment Specialist provides support for individuals with disabilities in a variety of community-based work settings, supporting the person towards independence in the work tasks and work environment, including development of natural supports, assist the person receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Employment Specialists implements services and supports to address the person's vocational goals and desired outcomes as identified in their Individual Plan of Employment (IPE). Relies on supervision and direction from the Vocational Program Manager. In laymen's terms, this person will attend the job of the persons we support, through training and into stabilization in the role for at least 90 days, often longer. So if a person we supports works from 10pm - 6am, you would go to the job with them. Flexibility in schedule and ability to work long hours is very important for this position. If you're looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Health Services where we put people first!

Successful candidates for the Employment Specialist are excellent coaches and motivators who modeling preferred behaviors while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Additional requirements of the Employment Specialist position include:

• High School degree or GED required;
• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, preferred
• Valid drivers' license and automotive insurance
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen
• CPR, first aid, NCI and/or role specific certification, a plus

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.