Community Job Developer - Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults

Community Job Developer

Position Summary:The Community Job Developer under the direction of the Community Supports Director, will assist in developing employment opportunities for people experiencing disabilities, train job coach staff to implement effective supported employment interventions and support customers at employment sites within the community. This position will assist in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners including Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, other service providing agencies, and employers. All MSSCA employees are expected to contribute to the professional reputation of the agency through understanding and promoting the organization's mission and core values in all aspects of services.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Works in partnership with families, team members and individuals served to effectively implement employment services within the plan of care;
• Provides one-on-one support including implementing and maintaining employment services; coaching and skill teaching through employment activities. At times this includes providing non-employment direct service, as well;
• Accesses resources necessary to implement employment services in a manner sensitive to the individual, family and community. Makes adaptations according to specific developmental, mental health and medical needs;
• Accurately completes daily service notes documenting services and progress toward achieving the individual's goals;
• Communicates with family members and supervisors regarding the effectiveness of services and assists customer and family in identifying skill strengths and needs of individuals served through supported employment;
• Provides demonstration and cross training for Job Coaches and Direct Service Professionals to improve skills to be used with specific customers, when requested by supervisor;
• Provide on-going Job Coach monitoring and support and cross training ensuring standards are high quality and consistent;
• Clearly communicate with the Community Supports Director in regard to customer's performance.

HOURS OF WORK: Part-time, 10-15 hours per week. Must be available to work flexible hours, as needed. Work typically performed Mon-Fri between hours of 8am-5pm. Hours may increase as you build a caseload of clients. Additional hours are available if you would like to cover some Direct Support shifts.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:

• Paid Vacation & Sick leave (amount increases with tenure & accumulates based on hours worked)
• Five Paid Holidays & Two Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Jury Duty & Funeral Leave
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive Paid Training Program
• Medical/Vision and Optional Dental insurance* (available if weekly hours increase to meet full-time requirements)
• Agency Paid Life Insurance* (available if weekly hours increase to meet full-time requirements)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Experience and Skills:Must be 18 years old. One year paid experience providing direct service for persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. One year professional experience in employment supports, through supervision, management or training. Some experience may be substituted if appropriate. Time management and organizational skills are required for success in this position. Must have excellent communication and problem solving skills. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions and generate written communications.

Licensure, Certification, Registrations and pre-hire requirements: A current TB test, valid Alaska driver's license and proof of automobile insurance must be submitted prior to employment. Successful candidates must submit to a criminal background check as required by state regulation which includes providing one clear fingerprint card before hire. Candidate must also provide five verifiable references.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:NCES (National Certificate in Employment Services) certified. Bachelor's or Associates degree in developmental disabilities, special education, psychology, human services or related field. Credentials from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals. Training and/or experience in Positive Behavioral Support skills.

MSSCA is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and consumer need.

Every individual who is to be associated with MSSCA as an employee, volunteer or practicum/internship student must have a valid criminal history check conducted by the State of Alaska Background Check Program (BCP) in accordance with AS 47.05.300-47.05.390; as well as checked against the State of Alaska Medicaid Exclusion list and the Federal Exclusion list. There is an associated fee with the background check that is deducted from each staff's first paycheck.