Employement Training Specialist 1 Community Habilitation Specialist

Norwich, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 17 - 18

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

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 him/her for future community employment opportunities as well as skills needed to increase their level of independence overall. Employment Training Specialist I Community Services Provider Half-Times specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the subsequent items and are characterized in the following five standards of performance defined as below:

I. JOB KNOWLEDGE

Provide supervision and all direct care required to maintain safety and comfort of the consumer in the absence of family members.
Provide direct supports 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 the purpose of training in mobility community orientation and awareness.
Transport and accompany people supported on 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.
Assist with the development of Habilitation Plans and following these plans for training and assistance.
Provide training and assist consumers to develop maintain and/or improve desired individual goals living skills vocational skills and personal needs as assigned or required.
Act as role model to consumers.
Provide supervision to consumers during program hours and during community outings as to ensure their health and safety.
Any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

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 agencys personnel policy manual and handbook.

Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.

Have regular access to a computer with internet capability

Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations

Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift 50 pounds

Possess a valid drivers license acceptable to the agencys insurance carrier

Must have reliable vehicle and automobile insurance. May be required to transport people supported in personal vehicle when an agency vehicle is unavailable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Graduate with some knowledge of or experience working with developmentally disabled preferred.

-Or-

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

Required Experience:

Full-timeDescriptionThe 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-...

Full-time

Description

I. JOB KNOWLEDGE

Provide supervision and all direct care required to maintain safety and comfort of the consumer in the absence of family members.
Provide direct supports 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 the purpose of training in mobility community orientation and awareness.
Transport and accompany people supported on 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.
Assist with the development of Habilitation Plans and following these plans for training and assistance.
Provide training and assist consumers to develop maintain and/or improve desired individual goals living skills vocational skills and personal needs as assigned or required.
Act as role model to consumers.
Provide supervision to consumers during program hours and during community outings as to ensure their health and safety.
Any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

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 agencys personnel policy manual and handbook.

Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.

Have regular access to a computer with internet capability

Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations

Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift 50 pounds

Possess a valid drivers license acceptable to the agencys insurance carrier

Must have reliable vehicle and automobile insurance. May be required to transport people supported in personal vehicle when an agency vehicle is unavailable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Graduate with some knowledge of or experience working with developmentally disabled preferred.

-Or-

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

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Sales Experience
Crane
Customer Service
Communication skills
Heavy Equipment Operation
Microsoft Word
Case Management
OSHA
Team Management
Catheterization
Microsoft Outlook Calendar
EHS

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