Community Employment Specialist-Team Lead

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Coordinates individuals with I/DD onsite observations.Assist individuals with I/DD with maintaining employment.Reviews billing of community employment specialists prior to entering into electronic health record and submitting to the Director of Clinical Services.Assesses the needs, strengths, and preferences of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Ensures the confidentiality of individuals with I/DD, including their records and individual support services provided.Consults with and educates employee/employer (Atrium) on how to work with individuals with I/DD.Monitors and assists work schedules and coverage of assigned individuals with I/DD.Monitors and records incidents and accidents.Monitors community employment specialists providing supervision of individual with I/DD as appropriate.Assists Program Supervisor with collecting progress data for authorization requests.Participates in developing annual person-centered plan in conjunction with the treatment team as appropriate.Attends and participates in all mandated meetings, trainings, professional conferences, and seminars.Maintains professional rapport with all community employment specialists, treatment team members, and stakeholders.Maintains professional contact with families of individuals with I/DD to conduct routine check-ins.Establishes relationships with employers regarding problems, complaints, and progress of individuals with I/DD.Develops and maintains customer (individual with I/DD/parent/guardian) relations.Assists community employment specialists with issues related to individuals with I/DD and work sites.Provides training to individuals with I/DD and staff, as necessary.Responds as needed to behavioral support needs of individuals with I/DD.Operates and/or utilizes a variety of office and other equipment such as copier, telephone, fax, computer equipment, and general office supplies.Responds as needed in emergency situations.Other related duties as assigned.

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