Direct Support Professional - Employment Training Specialist I

ACHIEVE a Chapter of The ARC New York•City of Norwich, NY

1h•$18 - $19

About The Position

Employment Training Specialist I Full Time, 40 hours a week Wage: $17.50 - $18.75 The Employment Training Specialist I is responsible for supporting individuals with disabilities to maximize their vocational skills within a site-based and/or 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. The specific duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: Provide direct supports, education and training to build and expand vocational skills, habits and personal outcomes related to the world of work Partner with individuals served 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 and accompany individuals on community experiences Provide job readiness and soft skills training in group settings Foster and promote positive vocational skills and habits Assist with the development of service plans and implementing the plans as written Provide oversight to individuals during service hours to ensure their health and safety Obtain and maintain required agency training and OPWDD mandated training, staff development and agency meetings as required by the agency and/or State and Federal regulations SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skills Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs. Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift 50 pounds

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience working with the individuals with disabilities
A valid drivers license and record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier
Must have reliable vehicle and automobile insurance. May be required to transport program individuals in personal vehicle when an agency vehicle is unavailable.
Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skills
Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.
Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations
Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Provide direct supports, education and training to build and expand vocational skills, habits and personal outcomes related to the world of work
Partner with individuals served 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 and accompany individuals on community experiences
Provide job readiness and soft skills training in group settings
Foster and promote positive vocational skills and habits
Assist with the development of service plans and implementing the plans as written
Provide oversight to individuals during service hours to ensure their health and safety
Obtain and maintain required agency training and OPWDD mandated training, staff development and agency meetings as required by the agency and/or State and Federal regulations

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