Colorado Nonprofit Association

Supported Employment/ Pre-Vocational Specialist/Case Manager

Griffith Centers PASA Mission statement: Griffith Centers, Inc. is committed to supporting our members with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including those who are behaviorally challenged and/or medically fragile. We encourage our members to develop and express their unique potential. Griffith Centers’ purpose and programs is its recognition of the worth and dignity of each member it serves as a valued member of society. We look beyond the disability and focus on the capability.

Responsibilities:

• Business Operations: fulfills assigned responsibilities related to the Entrepreneurial Operating System.
• Fosters trusting, consistent and collaborative relationships with members, guiding them towards competitive employment in inclusive community settings.
• Delivers personalized, on-site coaching of essential job skills to individuals with disabilities, facilitating their success in securing and maintaining fulfilling employment.
• Collaborates with members to create customized employment and education plans, incorporating input from member teams and family members.
• Conducts regular assessments of members’ vocational abilities and aspirations, adjusting plans as needed. Tailors job development and search activities to match individual strengths and goals.
• Assists members in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be affected by employment.
• Appropriately provides education and support to family members, caregivers, and host home providers.
• Cultivates relationships with prospective employers through outreach. Serves as a dedicated point of contact for employers.
• Follows the principles and procedures of IPS supported employment.
• Maintains minimum employer contacts and member job start requirements.
• Creates monthly progress reports to submit to DVR that include services provided and challenges members may face.
• Completes daily notes of individual’s progress and challenges, timesheet and goal tracking in Therap.
• Works with the program Director to update and maintain program participant records.
• Transports members to and from work/interviews, if required.
• Provides medication administration to individuals served, when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire required.
• Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) preferred.
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel Certification (QMAP), or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Safety Care certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated professionalism, empathy and respect when interacting with diverse individuals and navigating complex situations.
• Ability to maintain an unwavering positive attitude and resilience in the face of challenges.
• Strong ethical standards, including honesty, self-discipline, and personal accountability.
• Effective and respectful communication in both verbal and written formats, adapting to individual and group settings.
• Proficient computer skills and digital literacy.
• Reliable, supportive, and collaborative team member.
• Ability to work an open and flexible schedule to meet assigned member and program needs, including some holidays, nights and weekends.
• Ability to work with sensitivity to the cultural and/or socioeconomic diversity of the agency’s clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and trust.
• Must pass a background check, drug screening, and physical exam.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance with the ability pass a multi-point safety inspection through an ASE certified mechanic and the ability to travel on behalf of the organization.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Why Griffith Centers?

• Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Values-Driven Culture! Embody our core values: service oriented, psychological and physical safety, ethical, passionate, and collaborative and see how they can transform lives.
• Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting that creates dynamic, vibrant, and diverse activities and interactions, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.