Community Prevocational Professional

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence • Canton, NY

9d • $18 - $22

About The Position

Provide job coaching services and supports according to each person supported’s written plan and in conjunction with the volunteer agency’s personal plan. Promote prevocational skills based on each person’s vocational goals, interests, and skills. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Valid and acceptable New York State driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ethical conduct, time management, organizational skills, communication, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.
• One to two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide job coaching services for Community Prevocational volunteer activities.
• Use intervention techniques, including hands-on techniques, task analysis, reasonable accommodation modifications, and other strategies to enhance prevocational skills.
• Ensure people supported can complete job components satisfactorily.
• Coordinate with the Community Prevocational Supervisor and Prevocational Counselor to ensure individual plans are followed and continue to address the needs of people supported.
• Complete daily service documentation using the Therap computer program, maintain daily attendance, and report progress in weekly notes.
• Interact with volunteer agencies to maintain job performance and address issues, discussing those issues with the Community Prevocational Supervisor and Prevocational Counselor.
• Participate in meetings about people supported as requested by the Community Prevocational Supervisor.
• Assist the Community Prevocational Supervisor with classroom activities when necessary.
• Transport people to and from volunteer activities safely and according to agency policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED