Community Prevocational Professional

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence • Canton, NY

17h

About The Position

Provide job coaching services and supports according to the person we support’s written plan and in conjunction with the personal plan of the volunteer agency. Promote prevocational skills based on the person we support’s vocational goals, interest and skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• One – two years’ experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred.
• New York State valid/ acceptable Driver’s License.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide job coaching services for Community Prevocational volunteer activities.
• Utilize intervention techniques including hands-on techniques, task analysis, reasonable accommodation modifications, and other strategies designed for enhancing prevocational skills.
• Ensure the people we support are able to complete the job components in a satisfactory manner.
• Interact with the Community Prevocational Supervisor and Prevocational Counselor to ensure individual plans are followed and continue to address the needs of the People We Support.
• Complete daily documentation of services using computer program (Therap). Maintain daily attendance. Report progress using weekly notes.
• Interact with volunteer agencies to ensure the people we support’s job performance is maintained and that all issues are addressed. The issues should be discussed with the Community Prevocational Supervisor and the Prevocational Counselor.
• Participate in meetings regarding the people we support as requested by the Community Prevocational Supervisor.
• Assist the Community Prevocational Supervisor with class room activities when necessary.
• Transport to and from volunteer activities in a safe manner and according to policies and procedures of the agency.

What This Job Offers

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