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Advocates Job Developer in Franklin, Massachusetts
Overview
Starting Rate: $19/hour
Promote the values,dreamsand potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain competitive and group employment opportunities for individuals supported within assigned employment programs
Determine areas of vocational interest, conduct vocational assessments, and map career paths which lead to successful employment placements
Provide Case Management for all Competitive Employment individuals and priority people who can be supported in that category. This includes: Attending meetings, ISP paperwork, HMEA and DDS paperwork.
Design, Research and Implementation of Group Supported Employment Opportunities
Marketing & Networking within the community and making meaningful connections
Lead person for current employment connections HMEA currently has contracts with. (ie Robbins, Hilco, SWV)
Complete all time studies and ensure Program Supervisor has signed off on them
Attend/Lead Job Coach Training
Lead and train in all competitive placements (this included training and start up of individual, training staff and fading out).
Assess current or previous employment placements to best meet the needs of people supported and HMEA’s mission
In consultation with classroom staff, develop suitable community job training for employment experience for assigned individual(s).
Provide instruction at job site(s) on as needed basis.
Maintain all required documentation in a timely manner.
Provide follow-up services to maintain successful employment for students.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Competencies:
Problem Solving-identifiesand resolves problemsin a timely mannerand gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Respect –shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
Interpersonal Skills-maintainsconfidentiality,remainsopen to others’ideasandexhibitswillingness to try new things.
Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsdemonstratesgroup presentation skills.
Written Communication-is able toread and write information to communicate.
Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Quality control-demonstratesaccuracy and thoroughness andmonitorsown work to ensure quality.
Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change,delaysor unexpected events.
Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to managementdirectionandsolicitsfeedback to improve performance.
Safety and security- actively promotes and personallyobservessafety and securityprocedures, anduses equipment and materials properly.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalency; Associate’s Degree in related field preferred
Two years job procurement experience
Threeyears experience in developmental disabilities/behavioral health area preferred
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving status, as determined by HMEAinsurance company
Use of reliable vehicle which seats two passengers
HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.
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Job Locations US-MA-Franklin
Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED
Job ID 2023-9595
Organization HMEA
Type Regular Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Business Unit Developmental Services