Employment Training Specialist

Employment Training Specialist I

Schedule: Full time and Part-time Positions Available

Location: Chenango County (Greene Oxford and Norwich)

Pay: $17.50 - $18.75/hr.

The Employment Training Specialist I 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide supervision and all direct care necessary to maintain the consumers 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Obtain and maintain required training certifications including CPR and First Aid. (Training provided at no cost by ACHIEVE).

• High School Graduate with some knowledge of or experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Possess a valid drivers license acceptable to the agencys insurance carrier.