Vocational services coach.
WDB Inc
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho
Quick overview
The primary role involves providing direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities, which includes establishing relationships with employers and participants, and supporting vocational services professionals. Responsibilities also cover ensuring safety compliance, modeling learned skills for co-workers, and actively participating in data collection and team meetings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and demonstrate the ability to read, write, and implement training programs for people with developmental disabilities, along with the physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Applicants must be 18 or older, possess a valid Driver's license and insurance, and pass an Idaho State Criminal and Background Check, with fluency in English being mandatory.
Job description
Description
Job Description: TITLE: Vocational Services Paraprofessional (Job coaching, site development, CSE, EES, et al)
Minimum Qualifications
(Education, Knowledge, Skill, Abilities.) High School Diploma, equivalent, and/or the ability to demonstrate the ability to Read, write, and implement training programs for people with developmental disabilities. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. You must pass an Idaho State Criminal and Background Check. Fluent in the English language. PURPOSE: To provide direct service to persons with developmental disabilities. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish a relationship with employers and participants. Become familiar with pertinent information on each individual. Support and follow the direction of Vocational services professional. Assure compliance with and all other safety requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Channel concerns, questions and information to vocational services professional. Develop working relationship with vendors, VR, professionals, etc. Provide leadership to co-workers, model learned skills and give feedback as needed. Assume responsibility for clients when designated to do so. Problem-solve and make programmatic suggestions when appropriate. Attend all trainings Attend supervision Participant in observations Attend orientations on vocational services Maintain all licenses and certifications PROGRAMMATIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow service-specific rules Become familiar with formal programs and data collection systems. Collect data as programs are run correctly. Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team as needed. Assist as designated by supervisor. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Complete an update CPR/First Aid Training. Maintain satisfactory performance on annual evaluation. Complete and update SAM (Self Administration of Medication) class annually. Complete and update Behavioral Training annually. Complete and update Fire Safety Training annually Complete all vocational-specific training requirements.
Requirements
Must 18 or older. Must have a valid Driver's license and Valid Insurance.