TIES Employment Associate - Production/Community Employment ($1,000 Sign On Bonus)

Responsibilities PERSONS SUPPORTED RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide individualized support to individuals to accomplish personal work goals; implement/support objectives in Person Centered Support Plans; use reasonable accommodations to maximize independence and use of job skills; respect and preserve the Human and Legal Rights of individuals; communicate with all teams to generate opportunities and ideas to support goals, dreams, quality of life, and independence; develop and maintain effective relationships with team members, guardians, community job site employers, and colleagues to ensure satisfactory delivery of services; provide persons supported and the community with positive support models.

DOCUMENTATION: Maintain accurate, thorough documentation in accordance with TARC Policies and Procedures; maintain supported employee work files and progress reporting; conduct job and task analysis to determine basic elements of jobs; provide accurate timecards of persons supported for funding purposes.

PRODUCTION: Ensure quality and production standards are maintained; ensure safety rules and regulations are adhered to; assist the Operation Manager with time studies as needed; work as an effective team member to ensure work orders, quality standards, and completion dates are met.

COMMUNITY WORK SITES: Educate persons supported on community employer rules, expectations, policies and procedures; provide transportation training as required; identify modifications to job descriptions or reasonable accommodations; obtain feedback from community employers and implement plans to address concerns; communicate with the Program Coordinator regularly and provide feedback to the team; work with the Program Coordinator to gradually fade supervision and support to community employers; provide ongoing support as needed.

MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires creativity to analyze situations and advocate participation in new opportunities; handle diverse work situations daily; communicate with a variety of individuals; demonstrate independent problem solving. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Person of good character able to conduct oneself responsibly; must be a team player who can multi-task and meet timelines while supporting multiple people with various disabilities; must be patient and creative; math skills should reflect the ability to accurately count and record data.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: As outlined in TARC Policy 03-014 Staff Development.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is normally performed in a production/warehouse setting; routine responsibilities include frequent physical intervention; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must maintain a valid Kansas Driver’s License; maintain eligibility for TARC’s standard insurance policy; must have access to reliable personal transportation for conducting TARC business, including transporting individuals in service; employee will be responsible for mileage reimbursement; must exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential information. EEO statements: It is the policy and practice of TARC to provide equal opportunity in employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants. TARC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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