Supported Employment
Part Time • High Point
Qualifications:
*Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
*Must be at least 21 years of age
*Must have a minimum of 1-year work experience
*Must be in good physical, mental and emotional health
*Must be willing to obtain additional training/conferences or workshops
*Must maintain confidentiality of information about participants, records, practices, and Company business affairs
*Must be an Advocate for people with disabilities and teach members of the community to treat people supported with dignity and respect by modeling positive attitudes and respectful communication and interactions
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide on-the-job training to assist and support participants in mastering the tasks required for the position obtained.
- Interface with employers to build community relationships and assist in successful job placements.
- Perform prevocational activities including but not limited to; mock interviewing, resume building, application assistance, and problem solving.
- Develop rapport with Participants to ensure the most suitable job match is attained.
- Due to the dynamic nature of the position, the ideal candidate will be able to multi-task, manage time effectively, and display the ability to communicate productively with a variety of personnel and must follow standards and practices of employers while on the job site.
- Maintain an accurate calendar of activities in Google and notify the supervisor of any schedule changes.
- Advocating on behalf of program participants to always ensure equal opportunities to increase employee skills to provide new opportunities and growth on the job site.
- Model and maintain good work habits to include punctuality, communication, a positive attitude, professional appearance, and accountability.
- Complete all necessary documentation and notes as assigned by the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Occupational transportation will be required (and reimbursed) to and from services and throughout the day if needed for participants.
- This position requires open availability and flexibility to coordinate with the training needs of the participants, which can include evenings and weekends.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license, operable vehicle, valid tags and auto insurance.
Acts as an advocate for participants to protect their legal rights.
Assist and support people to realize their goals and attain personal outcomes.
Assist and support people to develop and/or maintain a social and natural support network.
Assist and support people to maintain their health and wellbeing.
Assist and support people to utilize the community and its resources.
Assist and support people to direct their services and make informed choices in all aspects of their life.
Assist and support people to have a safe environment in which to live and work, free of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
About Us
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
Participatory Democracy
The Arc acts to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their parents, siblings, family members, and other concerned members of the public have meaningful opportunities to inform and guide the direction of the organization’s advocacy, including determining policy and positions on important issues. The Arc strives for diversity in its leadership, as well as in all facets of the work of the organization.
Visionary Leadership
The Arc leads by articulating a positive vision for the future of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and catalyzes public and private support in realization of that vision through carefully planned and well-executed goals, strategies, and actions.
Public Interest
The Arc represents the public interest, supporting and acting with and on behalf of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families regardless of the type of disability or membership in The Arc.
Collaboration
The Arc works with individuals, organizations, and coalitions in a collaborative fashion. The Arc values and promotes effective partnerships between volunteer and staff leadership at all levels of the organization.
Transparency, Integrity, and Excellence
The Arc conducts its business with integrity, accountability, and open, honest, and timely communication. The Arc is committed to quality and excellence in all it does.
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