Shire Jobs

**MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Undertakes and performs the following and other work-related duties as assigned: 1. Timely and professional presentation. 2. Maintain open communication with supervisors, colleagues and residents. 3. In collaboration with the residents, Case Managers and grant partners, develop effective job coaching and employment plans. 4. Communicate with residents to understand their goals, ambitions and challenges. 5. Assist residents to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals. 6. Support residents in the development of their community mobility skills. 7. Support residents in the development of their motivation and job skills. 8. In collaboration with residents, Case Managers and grant partners, advise and support the implementation of workplace accommodations. 9. Ensures confidentiality of conversations and documentation. 10. Continually assess the vocational, social, communication and independent skills required by the specific job setting. 11. Perform community outreach and provide guidance to residents as needed. 12. Provide a summary of community activities to the Case Managers. 13. Coordinate outreach and marketing activities with community and grant partners. 14. Meet monthly with Program Director to review outreach activities, concerns and needs of the residents. 15. Collect and compile data for monthly summary reports. 16. Make home visits, as appropriate, to assess needs and supports. 17. Attend scheduled community and employment events. 18. As required, maintains accurate, timely and descriptive notes from contacts with residents in a database. 19. Ability to organize workshops and training sessions addressing education, employment, and self-sufficiency. 20. Ability to generate interest in community programs conducted by public and private sector organizations and agencies. 21. Ability to work independently and as a team. 22. Ability to use sound judgment in dealing with others, and resolving issues and problems. 23. Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office programs, basic internet navigation, and social media applications. 24. Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 1. Must have personal qualities that include integrity, commitment to keep Jobs Plus mission, respect for diversity and the ability to inspire and motivate. 2. Must have leadership skills and a self-motivated personality with a strong goal to succeed. 3. Must be team oriented and able to work independently and have excellent listening skills. 4. Must be able to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly both verbally and in writing. 5. Must be able to engage community volunteers, residents and stakeholders in the Jobs Plus Program. 6. Must be able to empathize and motivate clients toward achieving desired goals. 7. Must be able to meet Job Plus goals and benchmarks. 8. Must be familiar with standard office equipment and have basic computer skills. 9. Must be able to successfully acquire and communicate requested changes and needs of the residents. 10. Must be willing to participate in the Jobs Plus Program curriculum. **