Employment Specialist, Gps

2 months ago

London, Canada Hutton House Full time

**Job Summary**: In keeping with the philosophy of inclusion and self-determination and the mission of Hutton House, the Employment Specialist will be responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of individualized Return to Work Action Plans aimed at securing and maintaining employment for young adults with disabilities.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
1. Job Development:

- Achieving job placement targets with current contract.
- Engaging the participant, as appropriate, to actively participate in job development activities, ensuring they are kept informed of progress.
- Identifying possible employer prospects within the participant’s “employment” community.
- Researching employment opportunities including (as required) an initial workplace analysis to further refine an employment match.
- Marketing the skills and abilities of the participant to the identified employers.
- Providing the participant with an opportunity to meet with the employer and to gain information about the employer, the workplace, and specific job duties, assisting the participant to make an informed decision about proceeding with employment negotiations.
- Negotiating with the employer, job duties, hours etc, ensuring the negotiated employment opportunity is in compliance with all required legislation e.g. Ministry of Labour, WSIB, and Human Rights, etc.
- Developing a Job Coaching plan for participants who will require onsite supports or where natural supports (i.e. mentor) are available and the employer requires consultation to develop an understanding of the participant’s support requirements.
- Attend the Apprenticeship Network and assist 1 participant in obtaining an Apprenticeship.
- **Return to Work Action Plans**:

- Developing and implementing a Return To Work Action Plan (RTWAP) based on a preliminary needs assessment.
- Providing Case Management, as assigned by the team, to monitor and revise each person’s RTWAP and provide Employment Counseling.
- Referring participants to other community programs/services for elements of the RTWAP that the GPS Program does not offer, but is essential to the success of the individual e.g. daycare, personal counseling/support services etc.
- **Employment Supports**:

- Providing support to participants with any hearing disability.
- Conducting a thorough systematic job analysis of the work place as required to develop a comprehensive understanding of the position and to identify any accommodation requirements.
- Creating (if not provided by the employer) a job description and ensure it is signed by both the employer and employee.
- Supporting the employer to resolve job accommodation requirements, including the provision of assistive technology.
- Ensuring the participant receives appropriate orientation and training by the employer including the completion of required documentation.
- Providing support to the participant to learn/do the job eg. demonstrations, checklists/task analysis.
- Reducing or fading out onsite supports as the participant consistently demonstrates competency.
- Providing employment counseling to the participant to address issues pertaining to job retention e.g. social skills, absenteeism, productivity, problem solving.
- To review the Employment Services Absenteeism Policy with the participant.
- Meeting on a regular basis with the employer to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
- Training employer personnel regarding supports on the job (natural supports).
- Identifying and negotiating job carving for a participant as needed.
- Ensuring job safety at the work site.
- Reviewing and obtaining signatures regarding the Employment Services Privacy Policy.
- Developing a follow up plan with the employee and employer to address any concerns or changes in job requirements.
- **Program Development**:

- Actively work to increase program effectiveness and efficiency from intake to job procurement.
- Actively promote Hutton House Employment Services to community businesses and referral sources.
- Maintaining positive linkages with community agencies who are also providing supports to program participants.
- **Monitoring & Evaluation**:

- Ensuring that each program participant completes an evaluation at the conclusion of each program component.
- Ensuring employer satisfaction surveys are completed and returned in a timely manner.
- Developing and maintaining outcome standards to evaluate trainee progress and overall program effectiveness.
- Maintaining tracking records on a timely basis pertaining to direct and indirect participant supports.
- To maintain and submit a quarterly report to the Coordinator.
- **Working Relationships**:

- To maintain a positive, supportive relationship with all staff, participants and volunteers.
- To advocate to ensure that the dignity and rights of persons with disabilities are advanced.
- To adhere to all policies of the organization to ensure a safe and supportive environment for participants a

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