Employment Opportunity:
Supported Employment Specialist
At our organization, we are committed to providing a meaningful pathway into employment and work experience opportunities for individuals. As a Supported Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the effective and efficient organization and coordination of our Supported Employment Programme.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one support for service members with additional needs in job finding, job training, job retention, and career development.
* Identify professional career pathways for service members.
* Assist with job search, portfolio development, interview skills, workplace communications, and on-the-job coaching.
* Ensure work experience placements on scheme are in line with Supported Employment Model.
* Maintain all programme files to a high standard and in compliance with HSE and data protection regulatory requirements.
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with external agencies and key stakeholders across the community.
Training and Development:
* Carry out an identification of learner needs with each Service Member as part of their Person-Centred plan.
* Source and coordinate cost-effective training and development opportunities as required to support and sustain meaningful Supported Employment.
* Ensure access to recognized qualifications for Service Members, with a focus on the achievement of relevant qualifications including QQI Major Awards or industry-related equivalents.
* Maintain and update training and employment records as required.
* Plan and organize work placements – internal and external as required.
* Support on-the-job induction and training.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement:
* Maintain a strong working relationship with existing employers and source suitable opportunities with prospective employers.
* Manage a comprehensive community database with existing employment data as well as network expansion.
* Conduct work-site analysis to assess the working environment and suggest support/accommodations to further enhance the position for our individual service members.
* Responsible for the marketing and community engagement to promote and expand the supported employment programme for our service members.
* Work with other organizations to create networks and share resources.
* Build strong relationships with Service Members, families, and caregivers, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction.
* Ensure appropriate advocacy for the service members with an emphasis on employment rights.
Programme Monitoring and Evaluation:
* Conduct ongoing programme monitoring and evaluation, including regular internal programme audits as well as contribute to a practice of continual improvement within your area of work.
* Identify and collect data to measure outcomes, prepare reports as requested.
* Contribute to the development of quality assurance systems and procedures.
* Participate in committees as directed by Vocational Training and Day Services Manager.
Health & Safety:
* Observe, report, and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service members' care or wellbeing.
* Complete incident reporting and near miss events.
* Complete and review risk assessments, including the development of a positive risk management plan for service members.
* Adhere to all HSE policies and procedures and to all relevant Health & Safety legislation.