Employment Specialist/case Management

TITLE: Employment Specialist/Case Management

**Reporting Relationship**: Employment Services Coordinator

**Job Summary**: In keeping with the philosophy of inclusion and self-determination and the mission of Hutton House, the Employment Specialist/Case Management 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. Requires strong Administrative skills and knowledge and experience with CAMS. Providing job coaching in the community.

**Job Category**: Fulltime, contract for 3 month to 4 months. Extension based on funding and positive probationary review.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Develop and Employment Action Plan (EAP) based on a CAMS.
- Provide Case Management, as assigned by the team, provide Employment Counseling.
- Refer participants to other community programs/services for elements of the EAP that the EmploymentServices program does not offer, but is essential to the success of the individual e.g. daycare, personal counseling/support services etc.
- **Employment Supports**:

- Conduct 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.
- Create (if not provided by the employer) a job description and ensure it is signed by both the employer and employee.
- Support the employer to resolve job accommodation requirements, including the provision of assistive technology.
- Ensure the participant receives appropriate orientation and training by the employer including the completion of required documentation.
- Provide support to the participant to learn/do the job eg. demonstrations, checklists/task analysis.
- Reduce or fade out onsite supports as the participant consistently demonstrates competency.
- Provide employment counseling to the participant to address issues pertaining to job retention e.g. social skills, absenteeism, productivity, problem solving.
- Review the Employment Services Absenteeism Policy with the participant.

Business/Job Development:
Work with the program team to achieve annual program targets.
- Engage the participant, as appropriate, to actively participate in job development activities, ensuring they are kept informed of progress.
- Identify possible employer prospects within the participant’s “employment” community.
- Research employment opportunities including (as required) an initial workplace analysis to further refine an employment match.
- Market the skills and abilities of the participant to the identified employers.
- Provide 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.
- Negotiate 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.
- Develop 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.
- Meet on a regular basis with the employer to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
- Train employer personnel regarding supports on the job (natural supports).
- Identify and negotiating job carving for a participant as needed.
- Ensure job safety at the work site.
- Review and obtain signatures regarding the Employment Services Privacy Policy.
- Develop a follow up plan with the employee and employer to address any concerns or changes in job requirements.
- Negotiate 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.
- Ensure the necessary support for work experience and employment placements
- Educate and utilize natural supports on the worksite.
- Provide advocacy to assure the rights of the employee are protected at the worksite (i.e. wage compensation).
- **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.

Maintain positive linkages with community agencies who are also providing supports to program participants.
- **Monitoring & Evaluation**:
Ensure that each program participant completes an evaluation at the conclusion of each program component.

Ensure employer satisfaction surveys are completed and returned in a timely manner. Develop and maintain outcome standards to evaluate trainee progress and overall program effectiveness.

Maintain tracking records on a timely basis per