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CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disABILITIES in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We have been doing this for over 50 years with the goal of adding 50+ more in our sight. Speaking of goals, CDD offers incentives based on meeting agency-wide goals.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

PALS U Careers is an important part of the PALS University. The Employment Specialist supports individuals with disabilities in gaining competitive employment. This position assesses skills; assists with career exploration, discovery and planning activities; teaches employment-related skills through pre-employment training; and provides on-the-job and retention supports. Ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards. The PALS University Employment Specialist (ES) facilitates service delivery by providing instruction, modeling desired skills and behaviors, assisting with problem-solving, and adapting planned activities and method of engagement as needed to individual’s needs and circumstances. PALS ES will create and plan activity schedules based in each individual career interest. The PALS ES will work in conjunction with and under the direction of the PALS U Specialist to assist with the development, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of each individual’s personal outcomes as outlined in their Person-Centered Service Plan. PALS ES may work in partnership with business contracts as well as individual placements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

One year of related experience

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Must have valid driver’s license and car insurance and be able to drive and transport individuals in own vehicle, as well in agency van.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Create monthly and weekly activity schedules for individuals in services
• Build relationship with business and nonprofit partners for volunteering, assessments, and placements.
• Track and report business contacts.
• Ability to work independently.
• Track and report attendance.
• Assists with implementation of activities and lessons based on each individual goals;
• Completes shift notes and other required documentation during each shift worked;
• Monitors individuals’ Person-Centered Support Plans to ensure accurate implementation, on-going progress, and timely and accurate required documentation;
• Supervises and monitors individuals in taking medications and obtaining medical treatment for illness or injuries;
• Maintains a “designated” driving status;
• Transports to and from and supports individuals during community outings;
• Attends scheduled meetings, pre-service and in-service training, and complete certification training as scheduled;
• Writes and submits Event Reports;
• Performs accurate time and attendance procedures by clocking in and out of shifts as required;
• Provides companionship, emotional support, behavioral crisis intervention, and behavioral counseling to individuals.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice