Company Description
Compass Career Solutions, sister company to Dungarvin, strives to be the provider of choice for services that are personalized and enrich people's lives. Our Employment team is responsible for providing client-driven case management services, which include identifying and eliminating barriers to employment for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses.
Please note this role is not remote and requires in person attendance.
Company Perks/Benefits
- Wage: $21.50/hour
- Full Range Scale $21.50 per hour - $23.95 per hour (Future increases within the posted range are based on tenure and performance per Compass compensation guidelines. The pay scale provided for this position is based on title and geographical location)
- Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime hours with flexibility needed for some nights and weekends
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for eligible employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck- early pay access
- PAID training and orientation
Job Description
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration) and DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
- Conduct assessments and interviews with clients to determine eligibility for employment services.
- Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
- Discover and maintain knowledge of clients, their employment goals, potential employer matches, and other case mgt. needs.
- Provide ongoing support to assist clients in obtaining and retaining independent employment.
- Assist clients in furthering their career growth and skill building.
- Document data and notes on the individual’s progress toward goals on barriers to employment and in their service plans.
- Make connections to maintain strong community partnerships with other service providers and employers.
- Represent Compass at professional meetings, community events, and to members of the community.
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled internal and external meetings.
- Travel throughout the area and provide transportation to clients as needed.
- Ability to use assigned technology as directed in the community. Laptop, cell phone and designated software
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree in the social service field.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- One-year related experience and/or training working with people in crisis, specifically in employment services.
- A valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to a vehicle insured for you as a driver are required
- Self-starter, excellent time management skills, and proactive problem solver
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Technology savvy - Especially Microsoft Office Applications and Zoom. PC and Android devices.
- Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
- Ability to perform CPR/First Aide as needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Additional Information
We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Compass is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.
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