Vocational Employment Specialist, Part Time - San Antonio

We are looking for a Vocational Employment Specialist to support PCSI's work with Project SEARCH in San Antonio! The Vocational Employment Specialist works with students with disabilities ages 18-21 in an internship program throughout different areas of the hospital, providing job coaching and other support. The Vocational Employment Specialist helps students coming out of the program develop interview skills and work toward employment goals in partnership with school personnel. This role also involves some networking with employers in the San Antonio area to connect clients with job opportunities.

This a part-time position working on-site at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital in Alamo Heights, with some travel throughout the larger San Antonio community. Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-2:00pm.

Who We Are

• PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, partnerships, and innovation.
• We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country.
• Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few.
• We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits.
• Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

What You'll Do as Vocational Employment Specialist

• Teach job skills to supported employees, ensuring a safe working environment for employees at all times.
• Ensure job accommodations are provided as stated to increase independence and productivity.
• Document progress, maintain case management and prepare reports in support of the Company, mission and AbilityOne program.
• Support, implement, report, and follow up on positive behavior and behavior intervention.
• Advocate for assigned employees to ensure vocational needs, desires, and goals are known, addressed, and accomplished.
• Support independence with independent living skills such as personal hygiene (e.g. hand washing and occasional grooming issues, etc.) as necessary for job success.
• Perform set-up duties as necessary to include quality checks, read work orders, set-up and clean-up of machines and work stations, material handling, and ensure smooth work flow.