Full Time Job Trainer

Saint Francis Ministries•Salina, KS

About The Position

The Job Trainer provides support, supervision, coaching, mentoring, and training to developmentally disabled individuals in their home and work environments. The role provides direct on-site support with work tasks, helps participants build relationships in the workplace and community, and ensures that participants’ rights, safety, service plans, and daily outcomes are addressed. The Job Trainer maintains required service and training documentation, observes and evaluates jobsites, and follows Saint Francis Ministries policies and applicable regulatory requirements. The position may also provide cross-coverage in other IDD service areas, including residential and adult day services.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or GED.
First Aid/CPR.
Mandt Training.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a drug screen, MVR, Mississippi State Background Check, and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance Check.
Must pass a physical examination and TB skin test.
Ability to meet a lifting requirement of 50 lbs.
Valid Mississippi Driver’s License and clear driving record.

Responsibilities

Mentor clients in developing relationships with employers, coworkers, and the community.
Provide direct on-site support by breaking complex work tasks into manageable steps and teaching specific job functions.
Keep clients in eyesight and supervise them at all times.
Give simple, clear instructions and communicate in a way that is effective for each individual's learning needs and style; demonstrate patience with clients' gradual progress.
Maintain detailed daily IDD service notes and other documentation required by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
Perform assigned work with program participants, ensure daily outcomes are met, and follow each participant’s Plan of Services and Supports.
Document daily notes to reflect what occurred throughout the scheduled work shift.
Observe and evaluate jobsites to determine whether they match a client's skills, interests, and support needs.
Report undesirable behavior, including stealing, inappropriate sexual conduct, intimidation, disobedience, or disrespect, to the Executive Director.
Ensure clients complete assigned job tasks and display appropriate behavior while working in the community.
Provide cross-coverage for other IDD service areas as needed, including residential and adult day services.
Read the pass-down and memo book.
Attend regular training and staff meetings to remain informed of changes.
Follow training guidelines of regulatory agencies.
Document job-site training, including its location, attendees, and subject content.
Interact with individuals receiving Supported Employment services.
Ensure clients’ rights are protected.
Know and follow all safety procedures.
Implement Saint Francis Ministries policies and directives, and follow applicable standard operating procedures, personnel policies, accreditation and licensure standards, and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.