Require Employee Advocate--Part-Time in Saint Louis, MO
Job title: Employee Advocate--Part-Time
Company: Paraquad, Inc.
Job description: Basic Function
Provides advocacy, coaching and job retention support to participants at a community-based work site.
Responsibilities
Coordinating:
- Provide assistance with coordinating transportation to/from work.
- Research and implement appropriate accommodations.
- Serve as ambassador of Paraquad and Vocational Services Program by building positive relationships with employers/site supervisors.
- Communicate with site supervisors about schedules, assignments, supports and progress.
- Provide support and tutoring on schedules, rules, duties, facilities and other identified needs, including behavioral and/or soft skills.
- Support the development of the participants through coaching.
- Support participants in communicating with supervisors and co-workers.
- Build on natural supports within the workplace to enhance social integration with co-workers.
- Support participants until a satisfactory competency level is achieved for the employer.
- Provide follow-up support services to participants and employers.
- Inform Manager of progress, concerns, and changes with participant and/or work site.
- Collect data and record daily progress.
- Accurately complete all required documentation and paperwork, including log sheets, support plans, goal forms, etc. on or before due date.
- Complete on-site emergency safety drills with participants on or before due date.
- Assist with identifying natural supports in the community.
- Assist with referrals to other programs as needed.
- Travel independently to/from community work site.
- Work a flexible schedule up to 29 hours a week.
- Protect participant's rights to privacy and confidentiality in all forms of communication.
- Attend and participate in all required trainings and meetings.
- Assist with program outreach functions as directed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Skills Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree with relevant experienced preferred.
- Current Workplace Supports Certification or completion within first 6 months of employment.
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
- Obtain vaccinations, health screenings and background investigations as required by job site employers
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities helpful