Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Title: Supported Employment Specialist
(Kentucky)
Reports To: Executive Director
Classification: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Full-Time
Created: June 8, 2016
Revised: February 25, 2025
JOB SUMMARY
Develop competitive employment opportunities for people served.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
● Assist individual(s) served to acquire competitive employment in a community setting as
abilities allow.
● Work with individual(s) served to determine benefits (e.g. SSI, Medicaid) availability and
how they will be affected by employment.
● Complete vocational profile and assess vocational capabilities on an ongoing basis. Update
as necessary.
● Develop an individual employment plan with individual(s) served and their support system.
● Serve as a support for the individual, the individual’s family, and Evergreen staff who
provide services.
● Work with local businesses to develop competitive job opportunities for individuals served.
● Conduct at least six employer contacts each week to learn about local businesses and
employer needs, to talk about specific individual(s) served who are looking for work and/or
to talk about employer services offered by the SE program.
● Provide education and support to employers as agreed upon by individual(s) served, which
may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with the employer.
● Provide job-site training as needed to ensure best outcomes for individual.
● Monitor and evaluate work performance on employment site(s) and provide feedback to
team, staff, and family.
● Attend job coach training and meetings relevant to the employment of people served by
Evergreen.
● Spend at least 65% or more of total scheduled work hours in the community engaging
individual(s) served, contacting employers for job development, and providing follow-along
supports.
● Provide supported education, using principles similar to SE, for individual(s) served who
express interest in education to advance their employment goals.
● Ensuring that all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines are followed.
● Schedule person specific training and maintain documentation of such training.
● Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly reporting is complete and accurate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
● Constantly moves about to coordinate work
● Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
● Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
● Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization and
must have the ability to deal with consumers and staff in a manner that is conducive to
harmony and their best efforts.
● Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions.
● May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses.
● Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individuals, their families or
advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for individuals.
● Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with
contacts from other agencies or entities.
● Must be able to prioritize work tasks under the general direction.
● Must be able to work without close personal supervision.
EDUCATION
● Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Business, or a related field.
● At least one year of experience working with disabled individuals and general knowledge of
supported employment.
● Must have certification for Supported Employment and complete curriculum for Direct
Support Professional from the College of Direct Support Professionals.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
● Working knowledge of Windows 7, and Microsoft applications.
● Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.
● Working knowledge of Google Workspace
EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES
● Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and
reliable transportation.
● Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work some
evenings and weekends when required.
(Kentucky)
Reports To: Executive Director
Classification: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Full-Time
Created: June 8, 2016
Revised: February 25, 2025
JOB SUMMARY
Develop competitive employment opportunities for people served.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
● Assist individual(s) served to acquire competitive employment in a community setting as
abilities allow.
● Work with individual(s) served to determine benefits (e.g. SSI, Medicaid) availability and
how they will be affected by employment.
● Complete vocational profile and assess vocational capabilities on an ongoing basis. Update
as necessary.
● Develop an individual employment plan with individual(s) served and their support system.
● Serve as a support for the individual, the individual’s family, and Evergreen staff who
provide services.
● Work with local businesses to develop competitive job opportunities for individuals served.
● Conduct at least six employer contacts each week to learn about local businesses and
employer needs, to talk about specific individual(s) served who are looking for work and/or
to talk about employer services offered by the SE program.
● Provide education and support to employers as agreed upon by individual(s) served, which
may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with the employer.
● Provide job-site training as needed to ensure best outcomes for individual.
● Monitor and evaluate work performance on employment site(s) and provide feedback to
team, staff, and family.
● Attend job coach training and meetings relevant to the employment of people served by
Evergreen.
● Spend at least 65% or more of total scheduled work hours in the community engaging
individual(s) served, contacting employers for job development, and providing follow-along
supports.
● Provide supported education, using principles similar to SE, for individual(s) served who
express interest in education to advance their employment goals.
● Ensuring that all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines are followed.
● Schedule person specific training and maintain documentation of such training.
● Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly reporting is complete and accurate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
● Constantly moves about to coordinate work
● Occasionally moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
● Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
● Ability to meet the public in a manner that reflects creditably upon the organization and
must have the ability to deal with consumers and staff in a manner that is conducive to
harmony and their best efforts.
● Must be adaptable and have the ability to make decisions.
● May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses.
● Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individuals, their families or
advocates and other agencies involved in providing supports for individuals.
● Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with
contacts from other agencies or entities.
● Must be able to prioritize work tasks under the general direction.
● Must be able to work without close personal supervision.
EDUCATION
● Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Business, or a related field.
● At least one year of experience working with disabled individuals and general knowledge of
supported employment.
● Must have certification for Supported Employment and complete curriculum for Direct
Support Professional from the College of Direct Support Professionals.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
● Working knowledge of Windows 7, and Microsoft applications.
● Aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.
● Working knowledge of Google Workspace
EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES
● Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and
reliable transportation.
● Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work some
evenings and weekends when required.
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
Evergreen Life Services
I want more than just a job.
I want to make a difference in people’s lives.
I want to make a difference in my community.
We want to make a difference too. Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Sometimes that reward is a smile or a song from a resident, sometimes it’s the reward of knowing you helped a resident to learn daily life skills, like setting a table or preparing a meal. It could be watching a resident make beautiful artwork in one of our studios. Every day you will have opportunities to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities feel that they are a part of a community that cares.
Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.
We have nearly 2000 employees and more than 1100 individuals served in seven states, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida.
If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team, because at Evergreen, everyone matters.
Evergreen, in it's mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is looking for qualified, caring individuals to work with us.
Company Website: evergreenls.org
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