DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Employment Training Specialist I – Community Services Provider is responsible for providing direct care through implementation of Staff Action Plans as well as supporting individuals to maximize their vocational and life skills within a Community-Based setting. Using a person-centered approach, the individual will have opportunities to learn and practice job skills that will prepare them for future community employment and for the skills needed to increase their overall level of independence. Employment Training Specialist I – Community Services Provider Half-Time’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following items and are characterized in the following five standards of performance, defined as below: $17.50/per hour

I. JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Provide supervision and all direct care necessary to maintain the consumer's safety and comfort in the absence of family members.
• Provide direct support, education, and training to build and expand vocational skills, habits, and personal outcomes related to the world of work.
• Partner with people supported to explore interests and employment goals; identify and assist with vocational opportunities; develop soft skills and practice work skills through a variety of volunteer/work assessment opportunities, work simulation experiences, and instructional activities.
• Network with community resources to build individualized vocational experiences.
• Transport or accompany people supported on trips to community outings, appointments, or recreation activities for training in mobility, community orientation, and awareness.
• Transport and accompany people supported in community experiences.
• Provide job readiness and soft skills training in group settings.
• Foster and promote positive vocational skills and habits.
• Assist people supported and/or families with, or if necessary, completing daily or routine domestic or personal care tasks.
• Foster and promote skills leading to independent living.
• Could you help develop Habilitation Plans and follow them for training and assistance?
• Provide training and assist consumers in developing, maintaining, and/or improving desired individual goals, living skills, vocational skills, and personal needs, as assigned or required.
• Act as a role model to consumers.
• Provide supervision to consumers during program hours and during community outings to ensure their health and safety.
• Any additional duties as assigned.
• II. TEAMWORK
• Encourage and maintain a positive working relationship with all agency departments, parents, staff, residents, and community partners.
• Communicate all health, safety, consumer, and/or program concerns, sensitive situations, and incidents to supervisor and family.
• III. DOCUMENTATION
• Complete required documentation in conformance with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and billing practices.
• Perform documentation reviews to ensure records are maintained in conformance with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and billing practices.
• IV. COMPLIANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY
• Identify and report any untoward incidents.
• Identifying, reporting, and/or correcting all safety hazards, including physical plant problems and/or problem work practices, and assisting with investigating all work-related accidents as requested
• Participate in any investigations as required.
• Comply with all State and Federal regulations, along with agency policies and practices.
• V. TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
• Obtain and maintain required training certifications, including CPR and First Aid.
• Attend all required training, staff development programs, and staff/agency meetings as required by the agency and/or State and Federal regulations.
• Attend requested agency-approved training in a related topic that is above and beyond the required agency training

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Graduate with some knowledge of or experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

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A combination of education and experience that, in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities, and effective time management/organizational skills
• Must be able to work scheduled hours that may include weekend and/or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agency’s personnel policy manual and handbook.
• Be computer-literate, with knowledge of agency operating systems and the software required for department needs.
• Have regular access to a computer with internet capability
• Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergencies
• Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift 50 pounds
• Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier
• Must have a reliable vehicle and automobile insurance. May be required to transport people in a personal vehicle when an agency vehicle is unavailable.