Supported Employment Specialist Position Description

In partnership with the VR Counselor, the Supported Employment Specialist (SE Specialist) provides orientation and guidance throughout the supported employment process.  The SE Specialist implements the discovery process that leads to a detailed assessment of the consumer and facilitates, or supports the facilitation of, required meetings for implementation of services.

The SE Specialist also provides individualized job development services and negotiates with employers to customize job tasks/responsibilities for the consumer.  This person conducts job analysis to determine a good job match for the consumer and employer and negotiates with the employer to determine the best methods for training, worksite accommodations and adaptations. 
 The  SE Specialist facilitates the consumer’s job performance, provides job skills training (when necessary), consults with the employer, natural/paid supports and consumer and ensures that long-term support providers are trained and demonstrate the supports necessary for the consumer to maintain employment.  Other job tasks include the development of ongoing relationships in the community and the generation of reports that document activities and rationale for decisions.