Senior, Employment Consultant
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.Job Title:
Senior, Employment Consultant Department:
State Operations and ProgramsReports to:
Director/State DirectorSalary Range:
$49,000-$53,000# of direct reports:
0-3Revised date:
02/25/2022Position Overview:
Function as a coach, mentor, and vocational support professional working one-to-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in supporting them to successfully obtain employment in their communities, to improve their quality of life allowing them to gain greater levels of independence through work. The Senior, Employment Consultant offers support during the Job development/job seeking process, provides coaching during onboarding and any needed follow-along support with a focus on fostering an independent workspace. The Senior, Employment Consultant works directly with Jobs leadership steering expansion plans for their office's jobs program- identifying new funding opportunities, serving as the main point of contact for funding agencies, and building out long term plans for growth and staffing. Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of professional experience OR minimum 5 years relevant experience. Best Buddies program experience a plus. Must be comfortable engaging with people with IDD and addressing sensitive issues. Engaging and patient communicator able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships while driving and supporting individuals to achieve results. Proficiency with social media, Office 365 and database programs. Proven track record of exceptional project and time management skills Strong writing and presentation skills with the ability to exert influence, inspire others, and articulate the mission, goals, and activities of Best Buddies with passion and enthusiasm Strong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills Must be comfortable with frequent local travel, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilities, and to support local BBI fundraising events. Access to an automobile with applicable insurance Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Programs Utilize a person-centered approach supporting individuals in job searching efforts in industries and opportunities that match their skills and interests, within their communities and based on transportation options available. Provides the individual with support during orientation, onboarding and throughout the early stages of training with the goal of fostering an independent work environment. Develop and maintain positive relationships with the individual, families, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, advocates, and employers. Seek to identify natural supports within the individual's workplace to provide additional support and ensure the individual is embraced and fully included as a member of the team. Compassionately persuade and educate individuals, parents and/or guardians of the opportunities available to anyone seeking a career, as well as the benefit to programs such as Ticket to Work. Guides participants, guardians and family members in navigating social security issues, offering referrals to local Work Incentives and Planning and Assistance (WIPA) and/or Community Work Incentive Counselors (CWIC) available through their state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies to focus on identifying any/all available work incentives, including programs that extend Medicare/Medicaid coverage while the individual achieves a greater level of independence. Encourage a collaborative team approach to include the Employment Consultant, guardians, employers, VR counselors, etc., in supporting the individuals to successfully reach their vocational goals by understanding all services & supports available. Maintain regular communication with employers/supervisors advocating for the participants' rights to equal treatment and fair wages, while encouraging self-advocacy and maintaining positive relationships with Employment partners. Provide open communication to individuals & their guardians, employer partners, supervisors, co-workers, etc., embedding strategies, brainstorming for ways to offer tools, and any support needed for the individual to be successful in attaining a higher level of independence. Provide individuals with travel training and/or assistance with public transportation. Understand and educate participants on safety guidelines in the workplace including emergency procedure quizzes to be reviewed on a quarterly schedule to ensure the welfare, health, and safety of all participants. Serve as TJX/National Partnership Lead person (in states where there is more than one Employment Consultant) Participate in various initiatives and with the National Jobs team to highlight Jobs Program Present information to other mission pillars as necessary (Friendship, Leadership, Living) and support school-based staff with job readiness and self-advocacy training Create training content and encourage participation in state events and trainings Develop materials and opportunities to engage within pillars on state level Assist with the screening, interviewing and onboarding of new Employment Consultants, additional serving as a resource/mentor May be cross trained to cover other roles/responsibilities in the absence of a team member Marketing and Fund Development Direct asks to employer partners regarding sponsorships, walk teams, corporate donations, etc. Ticket to Work lead person with portal access and responsibilities for this and other revenue sources Make presentations to VR agency and serve as main point of contact for all funding agencies Contribute content and images of job participants for social media platforms and annual initiatives such as Leadership Conference (LC), Staff Leadership Conference (SLC), National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Spread the Word campaign, etc. Operations Assumes full responsibility for a caseload of successfully employed job participants, including the documenting, and uploading of all services, paperwork, and communications into the SET-Works secure database. May oversee SET-Works and VR payments state-wide in larger offices. Completes required paperwork in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to Individualized Written Program Plan (IWPP), annual paperwork, safety exercises, and all reports required for local funding agencies. Collaborates with supervisor to ensure that all required billing documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner and assures payments have been received. Supports supervisor regarding billings, tracking annual deliverables per provider contracts Ability to manage intern(s) as deemed necessary by state office needs Assist with onboarding of newer Employment Consultants in the office, as necessary Best Buddies is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International's core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off. #CB Recommended Skills Billing Coaching And Mentoring Communication Databases Developmental Disabilities Fundraising Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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Senior, Employment Consultant Department:
State Operations and ProgramsReports to:
Director/State DirectorSalary Range:
$49,000-$53,000# of direct reports:
0-3Revised date:
02/25/2022Position Overview:
Function as a coach, mentor, and vocational support professional working one-to-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in supporting them to successfully obtain employment in their communities, to improve their quality of life allowing them to gain greater levels of independence through work. The Senior, Employment Consultant offers support during the Job development/job seeking process, provides coaching during onboarding and any needed follow-along support with a focus on fostering an independent workspace. The Senior, Employment Consultant works directly with Jobs leadership steering expansion plans for their office's jobs program- identifying new funding opportunities, serving as the main point of contact for funding agencies, and building out long term plans for growth and staffing. Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of professional experience OR minimum 5 years relevant experience. Best Buddies program experience a plus. Must be comfortable engaging with people with IDD and addressing sensitive issues. Engaging and patient communicator able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships while driving and supporting individuals to achieve results. Proficiency with social media, Office 365 and database programs. Proven track record of exceptional project and time management skills Strong writing and presentation skills with the ability to exert influence, inspire others, and articulate the mission, goals, and activities of Best Buddies with passion and enthusiasm Strong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills Must be comfortable with frequent local travel, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilities, and to support local BBI fundraising events. Access to an automobile with applicable insurance Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
Programs Utilize a person-centered approach supporting individuals in job searching efforts in industries and opportunities that match their skills and interests, within their communities and based on transportation options available. Provides the individual with support during orientation, onboarding and throughout the early stages of training with the goal of fostering an independent work environment. Develop and maintain positive relationships with the individual, families, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, advocates, and employers. Seek to identify natural supports within the individual's workplace to provide additional support and ensure the individual is embraced and fully included as a member of the team. Compassionately persuade and educate individuals, parents and/or guardians of the opportunities available to anyone seeking a career, as well as the benefit to programs such as Ticket to Work. Guides participants, guardians and family members in navigating social security issues, offering referrals to local Work Incentives and Planning and Assistance (WIPA) and/or Community Work Incentive Counselors (CWIC) available through their state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies to focus on identifying any/all available work incentives, including programs that extend Medicare/Medicaid coverage while the individual achieves a greater level of independence. Encourage a collaborative team approach to include the Employment Consultant, guardians, employers, VR counselors, etc., in supporting the individuals to successfully reach their vocational goals by understanding all services & supports available. Maintain regular communication with employers/supervisors advocating for the participants' rights to equal treatment and fair wages, while encouraging self-advocacy and maintaining positive relationships with Employment partners. Provide open communication to individuals & their guardians, employer partners, supervisors, co-workers, etc., embedding strategies, brainstorming for ways to offer tools, and any support needed for the individual to be successful in attaining a higher level of independence. Provide individuals with travel training and/or assistance with public transportation. Understand and educate participants on safety guidelines in the workplace including emergency procedure quizzes to be reviewed on a quarterly schedule to ensure the welfare, health, and safety of all participants. Serve as TJX/National Partnership Lead person (in states where there is more than one Employment Consultant) Participate in various initiatives and with the National Jobs team to highlight Jobs Program Present information to other mission pillars as necessary (Friendship, Leadership, Living) and support school-based staff with job readiness and self-advocacy training Create training content and encourage participation in state events and trainings Develop materials and opportunities to engage within pillars on state level Assist with the screening, interviewing and onboarding of new Employment Consultants, additional serving as a resource/mentor May be cross trained to cover other roles/responsibilities in the absence of a team member Marketing and Fund Development Direct asks to employer partners regarding sponsorships, walk teams, corporate donations, etc. Ticket to Work lead person with portal access and responsibilities for this and other revenue sources Make presentations to VR agency and serve as main point of contact for all funding agencies Contribute content and images of job participants for social media platforms and annual initiatives such as Leadership Conference (LC), Staff Leadership Conference (SLC), National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Spread the Word campaign, etc. Operations Assumes full responsibility for a caseload of successfully employed job participants, including the documenting, and uploading of all services, paperwork, and communications into the SET-Works secure database. May oversee SET-Works and VR payments state-wide in larger offices. Completes required paperwork in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to Individualized Written Program Plan (IWPP), annual paperwork, safety exercises, and all reports required for local funding agencies. Collaborates with supervisor to ensure that all required billing documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner and assures payments have been received. Supports supervisor regarding billings, tracking annual deliverables per provider contracts Ability to manage intern(s) as deemed necessary by state office needs Assist with onboarding of newer Employment Consultants in the office, as necessary Best Buddies is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International's core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off. #CB Recommended Skills Billing Coaching And Mentoring Communication Databases Developmental Disabilities Fundraising Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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n Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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