Under the supervision of the Director of Finance the position will assist the Operations Manager with the day-to-day activity of Blue Elegance while training employing and supervising adults with disabilities.
Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Embrace and support ECHOs core values: Enthusiasm Trust Integrity Compassion Respect Innovation and Courage.
Blue Elegance Operations:
Assist with work tasks for Blue Elegance participants and volunteers.
Assist with shipping finished products.
Maintain cleanliness of work areas at all times.
Assist with inventory management.
Assist with training participants.
Events:
Occasionally represent Blue Elegance by ECHO at consumer shows and events.
Manage the Blue Elegance booth and drive on-site sales.
Employment Support Specialist
Provide supervision and care for participants including but not limited to:
Transport program participants to and from work sites using ECHO
Manage program participant hours for greatest productivity and
Assure program participant integration into the host companys workforce.
Plan for integrated down time activities such as off-site community outreach activities ensuring that program participant preferences and choices are encouraged and
In the event of a production emergency complete production without program participant assistance within timelines
Assist with time studies to assure correct remuneration of
Ensure health and safety as dictated by their person-centered plans individualized protocols (fall risk seizure behavior other) and/or per the direction of the Chief Executive Officer Program Managers Program Coordinators or other ECHO
Crisis intervention as needed.
Assist with hygiene (using the restroom changing incontinence products menses care ).
Request and maintain inventory of equipment or supplies for participants and/or program.
Understand and implement person-centered individual service plans.
Ensure participants are working on their personal
Be aware of all issues relevant to each participants health and
Relay information about significant program participant activity/issues/concerns to the Program Coordinator and/or Director of Program Services as
Gather and submit data in accordance with regulatory and agency
Maintain up to date
Write daily progress notes on the day of service that meet agency and regulatory standards for quality and thoroughness and address participant
Record participant time (Vertex) daily
Identify recommend and implement meaningful community-based activities that incorporate program participant preferences and choices support the community and maximize the independence and esteem of individuals served while enhancing the understanding and awareness of others in the community to better include the people we
Identify recommend and implement an activity that supports cultural diversity on a quarterly basis to improve understanding of similarities and differences of different people and communities around the
In cooperation with the Program Coordinator ensure program participant integration into the community by providing community access skills training through regular outings and inviting members of the community to lecture or give presentations; document activities including individual responses to the activity barriers encountered and training
Attendance and
Follow agency procedures regarding time recording leave and
Maintain availability to cover for bus drivers or bus aide on duty outside of regular schedule (between 6:30am and 6:30pm).
Work cooperatively and professionally with all team.
Display a positive attitude with participants and colleagues throughout.
Participate in in-service training to satisfy agency needs/requirements.
Complete all assigned online training assignments within a timeframe.
Perform other assigned duties as needed.
Minimum Position Requirements
Education & Experience: Solid experience working with adults with disabilities in day support setting.
Licenses & Checks: A valid drivers license clean driving record and successful completion of a drug/alcohol screening and background check (including fingerprinting).
Heart for the Job: Were looking for someone whos patient creative and excited about working with a dynamic group of individuals.
Company Highlights
At ECHO we offer our qualified employees a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our benefits package features:
Company paid medical dental and vision insurance
Company paid Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid time off
403(b) with company matching
ECHO began serving adults with disabilities in 1975 by offering vocational training community integration and comprehensive disability employment. ECHO provides services from our Leesburg Virginia facility as well as on-site at businesses throughout Northern Virginia. For more information on ECHO please visit our website at is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected class. ECHO is a member of DHS E-Verify program.
Position Requirement
Successful completion of drug/alcohol screening and a background check to include fingerprinting
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