Career Services Director jobs in Missouri

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Center for Specialized Services is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities lead full and productive lives. Founded in 1986, the Center has been providing rehabilitative and support services in our community for over 30 years. The Center offers 17 programs individualized to meet the needs of participants. These programs include medical therapies, counseling, vocational and employment services, two adult day programs, and three social enterprises. The Center has helped thousands of people in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

JOB TITLE: Career Evaluator

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full time, 40 hours/week REPORTS TO: Director of Career Development

JOB PURPOSE: Conduct vocational assessments utilizing standardized assessment tools as well as business/community-based sites to determine vocational plans and goals for people served. Synthesize assessment raw data and observations into a formal report for Vocational Rehabilitation with professional recommendations for the purpose of client career planning and service delivery. Understand and utilize knowledge of adaptive equipment and technology in the workplace by workers with disabilities. Facilitate and share assessment results with clients and stakeholders in formal staff meeting presentations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform thorough functional community assessment evaluations and all tasks related to Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services, including providing transportation to and from each assessment site.
2. Conduct interviews, gather information, and evaluate clients through all stages of the vocational process.
3. Communicate vocational-related issues with clients and provide guidance to clients regarding adjustment to injury, emotional issues, social, interpersonal, and vocational difficulties.
4. Develop and oversee community-based assessment sites and activities to be used during the assessment process. Keep up-to-date information on these sites.
5. Design appropriate pre-vocational tasks.
6. Write functional and realistic objectives and goals.
7. Utilize career-inventory testing, work samples, and on-site job assessments to develop vocational plans.
8. Conduct job analysis and task analysis at job sites to be used in the assessment and training plan for the client.
9. Conduct environmental and ergonomic worksite evaluations regarding safety issues and ADA standards as needed.
10. Identify, evaluate, and implement compensation strategies to assist with consumer independence and employment success.
11. Provide clients with orientation, instruction, and on-the-job training at their work site as needed.
12. Develop and implement behavior management techniques and behavior support plans as needed. Provide crisis intervention support when necessary.
13. Contact, schedule and conduct "formal intakes" to include consumer, family members, and other service provider representatives as designated by VR referring counselors.
14. Contact, schedule, and facilitate "formal discharge" staffing to include consumer, family members, Special School District (SSD) staff, public school work experience coordinators, and other service provider representatives as determined by VR referring counselor and other stakeholders as identified during the assessment process, to share the outcome of the assessment experience.

15. Maintain on-going verbal and written communication throughout the assessment service with VR counselors, family members, SSD staff, public school work experience coordinators, other service provider representatives, and stakeholders.

16. Synthesize all raw vocational-related data, medical and historical records, site assessments, and observations from the client's time in assessment into a Vocational Assessment Report with a professional summary and recommendations for client career options to pursue.

17.Complete all required paperwork and documentation in a timely fashion.

18.Assist in the development of Individual Support Plans for consumers and assure implementation is in conjunction with appropriate staff and/ or employment personnel.

19. Assist in the assessment screening for training site clients as needed.

20.Cultivate an ongoing working knowledge on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and job accommodations to recommend and coordinate adaptive equipment, technology, and other accommodations needed for each consumer to be efficient and successful in their job.

21. Develop and maintain knowledge of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, job service resources, and job market information.

22.Refer consumers and families to appropriate community resources when applicable.

23. Provide community education regarding Autism, brain injuries, and other disabilities when appropriate.

24. Assure compliance and maintain standards as outlined by CARF and appropriate federal, state, and local regulations

25. Maintain a clean and orderly environment.

26. Familiarize self with and follow Facility and Department Policies and Procedures. 30. Follow all personnel policies.

27. Complete other tasks as specified by supervisor.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience in working with individuals with disabilities highly preferred. Working knowledge of or previous experience in vocational assessing/evaluation preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills required.

MISCELLANEOUS: Must have a reliable vehicle and auto insurance. Position requires prolonged standing and the ability to manually move, lift, and carry objects or materials up to 10 lbs. Employment Service training certification, CPR certification, and first aid training required (these trainings will be provided upon hire along with required agency trainings).

Benefits: Employees must work an average of 30 hours to qualify for:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Mental Health Services
• Paid time off including Sick Pay
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• 401(k)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job classification. Employees may be requested to perform job related duties other than those specifically presented in the job description.