IDD Employment Specialist
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At MHMR Concho Valley, our mission is “Working together to help people help themselves.”
If you are serious about making a difference, we guarantee you’ll love being a part of the MHMR Concho Valley.
Disclaimer: Vocational apprenticeship program positions at MHMR Concho Valley are contingent upon grant funding. Loss of grant funding may result in a reduction in force.
Work in a fast-paced environment to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Work involves developing and maintaining long-term contact with clients, client families, and employment agencies/work sites for employment, medical, behavioral, social, educational, and related service needs. May train others. Work under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Education, Training, & Experience
Benefits
We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement and 457 plan, other voluntary benefits, vacation, employee choice days, sick time off and holidays. https://mhmrcv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Employee-Benefits-Sheet-05-2024.pdf
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
All applicants applying for positions at MHMRCV, please select "Apply On Company Site", then follow the steps and attach resume.
For questions, please email [email protected].
Convictions related to any sexual assault, aggravated assault, drug related offense, murder, theft, battery, or any other crime involving personal injury; injury to a child, elderly individual, disabled individual, or threat to another person; abandoning or endangering a child; and aiding suicide, may make you ineligible for employment in positions, in direct contact with consumers of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley. The names of all prospective employees are cleared through the Texas Department of Public Safety to determine the existence of such records. Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal. Ask the personnel office for further information. For insurance purposes, driving records will be checked on all employees that are required to drive as stated in their position description. If an employee is determined to be uninsurable, employment may be dismissed.
It is the policy of the Center to create and maintain a safe, calm, and secure environment with supportive care, a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact, recovery and trauma specific services, and recovery-focused, consumer-driven services that applies to all staff, volunteers, contracted providers, and community partners.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
If you are serious about making a difference, we guarantee you’ll love being a part of the MHMR Concho Valley.
Disclaimer: Vocational apprenticeship program positions at MHMR Concho Valley are contingent upon grant funding. Loss of grant funding may result in a reduction in force.
Work in a fast-paced environment to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Work involves developing and maintaining long-term contact with clients, client families, and employment agencies/work sites for employment, medical, behavioral, social, educational, and related service needs. May train others. Work under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Education, Training, & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- A minimum of 1-year experience working with and/or training persons with intellectual disabilities.
- One (1) year or more of full-time work experience in fields of education, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development programs, human services programs, or organizations serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities required.
- Or any combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to sufficiently perform job duties.
- A varied and successful work history.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Considerable knowledge of community organization and administration and general principles of public and human relations.
- Strong computer skills including a familiarity with database programs and proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work proficiently in a potentially hectic environment.
- Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
- Strong presentation skills (teacher and presenter).
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
- Ability to build strong community relationships.
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
- Valid Texas driver's license required and reliable transportation.
- Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
- Must be insurable on the Center’s insurance.
- Some local travel will be required.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required.
- Time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks is necessary.
- Must be able to complete all MHMR Concho Valley training.
- CPR/First Aid
- PMAB
Benefits
We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement and 457 plan, other voluntary benefits, vacation, employee choice days, sick time off and holidays. https://mhmrcv.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Employee-Benefits-Sheet-05-2024.pdf
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
All applicants applying for positions at MHMRCV, please select "Apply On Company Site", then follow the steps and attach resume.
For questions, please email [email protected].
Convictions related to any sexual assault, aggravated assault, drug related offense, murder, theft, battery, or any other crime involving personal injury; injury to a child, elderly individual, disabled individual, or threat to another person; abandoning or endangering a child; and aiding suicide, may make you ineligible for employment in positions, in direct contact with consumers of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley. The names of all prospective employees are cleared through the Texas Department of Public Safety to determine the existence of such records. Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal. Ask the personnel office for further information. For insurance purposes, driving records will be checked on all employees that are required to drive as stated in their position description. If an employee is determined to be uninsurable, employment may be dismissed.
It is the policy of the Center to create and maintain a safe, calm, and secure environment with supportive care, a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact, recovery and trauma specific services, and recovery-focused, consumer-driven services that applies to all staff, volunteers, contracted providers, and community partners.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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