Employment Specialist/DSP in Akron, Ohio

Location

Akron, Ohio

Job Type

Part-time

Company

Ardmore, Inc.

Must have:

· Reliable car

· Valid state of Ohio driver's license with good record

· Current car insurance

· High school diploma/GED

Position is 15-20 hours weekly, with flexible schedule

Responsibilities include:

· Provide support services and positive role modeling to help improve personal growth and self-determination.

· Provide positive role modeling while on job site and assist individual with learning interpersonal skills necessary to be accepted as a worker at the job site and in related community contacts.

· Provides onsite guidance of Vocational Habilitation Consumers; assisting them in enhancing employment skills; documenting their performance and preparing reports for their teams.

· Completes task analysis for each job-related task.

· Provide on-site job training for individual.

· Develop and implement any accommodations that the individual may need.

· Complete all necessary daily paperwork.

· Maintain open communication with shift supervisor and management.

· Develops a “fade out” and Follow Along plan individualized to each individual.

· Assist individual in developing natural supports within co-workers.

· Assist with developing the individual’s interpersonal skills and help him/her understand the “job culture” that is unique to that employer.

· Mentors individual through positive and creative environments.

· Completes all other duties as otherwise assigned by the Supervisor.

· Able to communicate with job site employees to assist job seeker with finding natural support

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)

• 403(b) matching

• Mileage reimbursement

• On-the-job training

License/Certification:

• state of Ohio driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Akron, OH 44305 (Required)

Work Location: In person