Job: Employment Specialist I

Jobing Description

Assets, Inc., a non-profit organization that strives to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities is recruiting for a Full-Time, EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST I.

This position provides direct and indirect support, job coaching, and on-site training to individuals experiencing psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities in a variety of employment and community settings. Requires the ability to work in a professional manner with community businesses, service providers, team members, parents and/or guardians, and the individuals who are receiving employment services. This position may require de-escalating verbally or physically aggressive individuals according to identified procedures and individual client protocols.

Responsibilities include: Accompany individual(s) receiving services to job sites. Assist individual in learning and performing the job. Provide job coaching and on-site training as specified in individual and/or site protocols. Assist individual in learning and applying new skills. Provide continuous feedback on job performance. Monitor activities and behavior of individual to ensure physical and environmental safety, or for the purpose of reporting on critical/behavioral incidents. Functions as advocate between site personnel and individual served to maintain open communications and achieve individual work plan as well as employment objectives. Collects data, tracks information and completes reports/documents as required by company policies and procedures.

Quals. and experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Previous experience working with individuals experiencing developmental disabilities or mental illnesses or related training is strongly preferred.

Requirements: Must have an insured vehicle and current Alaska driver's license (with no or low points). Must be able to pass a criminal background check under state regulations. Must provide copy of driving record, proof of insurance and proof of educational credentials (if applicable) at time of hire.

GREAT BENEFITS!!! Our competitive benefit package includes: Generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays per year, 401(k) Plan with employer match, Education Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program. Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available for full time staff employees. If interested, please apply online at www.assetsinc.org or submit a Job Application to Assets, 2330 Nichols Street, Anchorage, AK 99508 ASAP. Reference job number 255/6180/GEN. EOE/AA.