Description
Employment Consultant
One Full-Time Position. 40 hours per week.
Typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Some evenings and weekends may be required dependent on caseload's working schedule.
Hiring Range: $19.00 - $20.71 / hr., depending upon education and experience.
This position will remain open until filled.
Minimum Requirements
Required:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 18.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with developmental disabilities.
Preferred:
• Background in sales and or marketing
• Prior experience in job development and placement with the Developmentally Disabled population.
• Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification
We care about our team! At Ariel we offer an expansive benefit package:
Subject to Eligibility.
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance Premiums are 100% covered by Ariel, which averages to an additional $4.80/hour to your total compensation!
• HSA & HSA employer contribution
• FSA
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual - 13 PTO days in the first year, 48 hours of paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Total of 30 paid days off in the first year.
• $50/month; $600/year with Lifestyle Spending Account
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Legal & ID Shield through MetLife
• Retirement 403B & 403B employer match up to 4% at one year anniversary
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employer provided work phone and computer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• And committed to a Culture of Awesomeness!
Ariel Clinical Services has been in business for over 30 years!
• Ariel has grown significantly since its early days of serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Today, we offer a broad range of services including residential programs, vocational support, foster care and adoption, therapy, and much more.
• We are proud to say we have expanded our reach beyond the Western Slope! Now, we provide services in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.
• At Ariel, we deeply value our community and recognize the vital role it plays in the lives of our members and employees. That’s why we’re committed to staying engaged through both financial contributions and hands-on service initiatives.
• As we continue to grow, we’re equally committed to fostering professional growth for our team. Many of our entry-level roles offer clear pathways for advancement within the organization.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting individuals with barriers to employment to successfully obtain a job with a local employer in the community.
Ariel Clinical Services Mission
To provide safe, nurturing, and supportive environments for children, families, and adults so that they may have the opportunities to develop their strengths, maximize their potentials, and fully participate in society.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Gather and complete information needed for referrals to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).
2. Conduct outreach to businesses and gather job information through a needs analysis identifying specific tasks and traits the employer is looking for when hiring.
3. Present a plan recommending the hiring of an individual that meets the needs of the employer and utilizes the strengths and abilities of the job seeker.
4. Provide initial on-the-job training and coaching to the individual placed regarding work tasks, schedules, employer rules, work facilities, and workplace culture.
5. Develop an individual long-term support plan identifying natural supports at the business.
6. Maintain up-to-date employer contact information.
7. Complete required documentation daily.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Knowledge of job development best practices based on consultative sales model.
2. Knowledge of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation system and requirements.
3. Knowledge of rules and regulations.
4. Knowledge of basic computers and technology.
5. Knowledge of community resources (social, public agency, and information) in order to assist clients in accessing these resources.
6. Knowledge of the type of work Ariel and other social service agencies participate in.
7. Skilled in exercising sound judgment to achieve a positive outcome.
8. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning the client, their family, background, and treatment.
9. Ability to demonstrate regular attendance, and to work outside of traditional office hours including nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.
10. Ability to effectively communicate verbally, electronically and in written format in both individual and group settings.
11. Ability to be flexible, and able to change direction rapidly with a positive attitude.
12. Ability to work independently or within a group, prioritize workload, complete a wide variety of tasks in a timely and accurate fashion.
13. Ability to provide reliable, insured transportation for self and others through the community served.
14. Ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance on an on-going basis.
Education and Experience
Required:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age 18.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with developmental disabilities.
Preferred:
• Background in sales and or marketing
• Prior experience in job development and placement with the Developmentally Disabled population.
• Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification
Certifications/Licenses
Required:
1. Valid Colorado Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
2. CPR, First Aid – before contact with clients.
3. QMAP certification
4. CPI within 60 days of hire; client contact is limited until this training is completed.
5. Informed Supervision training
6. BSIT
7. Person-centered training
8. Client specific training
9. Van Drivers Training – before driving an Ariel owned vehicle.
10. Complete 40-hour course work and pass national test to obtain Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Physical Demands
1. This position requires that the incumbent be capable of bending, sitting, stretching, and/or reaching regularly for periods up to two hours without a break.
2. This position requires that the incumbent have adequate hand and finger dexterity to properly perform the functions of the position.
3. This position requires lifting regularly up to 25 pounds, pulling, or pushing persons in wheelchairs; transferring persons weighing more than 50 pounds to and from wheelchairs must be performed with another staff member.
4. At times, physical interventions may be required.
5. This position requires the ability to hear, see, smell, and distinguish temperature, at a level which is adequate to ensure client and staff health and safety. Adaptive devices are acceptable.
6. This position will require daily driving of up to one hour per day and occasionally as needed.
7. Climbing may be required from time to time.
Work Environment
1. This position can and will be exposed to all environments from quiet to noisy, climate controlled to extreme outdoor heat and cold.
2. May work in the community.
3. Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease is possible but limited.
4. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is possible but limited.
Required Background Checks & Documentation
1. Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)
2. Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS)
3. CBI Sex Offender Background Check
4. National Sex Offender Background Check
5. Reference check
6. Driver’s License Record
7. Office of Inspector General
8. I-9 documentation
9. Reliable Automobile with adequate, valid auto insurance