Community Employment Program Specialist
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to expose and train individuals with developmental disabilities to relevant aspects of work as it occurs in the actual community. The Specialist provides active treatment primarily in the area of vocational training so that residents can gain independence in work-related skills. The Specialist is responsible for overseeing and scheduling enclave or individual work in the community. In addition to vocational skills, this position will teach other objectives specified in resident’s person-centered plans that can be integrated into the vocational setting including communication, work adjustment, social skills, and community-referenced skills. The Specialist will be responsible for collecting and reporting progress data on teaching objectives as well as documenting resident work hours. This position will make recommendations to the person-centered planning team regarding both vocational placement and teaching objectives. This position will serve as a backup for resident payroll and pay window.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a Human Services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with the population served; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience providing instruction to individuals with one or more disabilities, preferably involving task analysis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled in person-centered philosophies, career/vocational training, and incidental teaching strategies.
- Understand skill integration and be able to incorporate a variety of skills throughout daily work sessions.
- Observe resident performance and give feedback
- Written communication skills are required to record data and observations, interpret and implement career goals, and provide summaries of progress toward meeting goals.
Responsibilities
- Expose and train individuals with developmental disabilities to relevant aspects of work as it occurs in the actual community.
- Provide active treatment primarily in the area of vocational training so that residents can gain independence in work-related skills.
- Oversee and schedule enclave or individual work in the community.
- Teach other objectives specified in resident’s person-centered plans that can be integrated into the vocational setting including communication, work adjustment, social skills, and community-referenced skills.
- Collect and report progress data on teaching objectives as well as documenting resident work hours.
- Make recommendations to the person-centered planning team regarding both vocational placement and teaching objectives.
- Serve as a backup for resident payroll and pay window.
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
