Pre-ETS Vocational Specialist

Cape Abilities • Hyannis, MA

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About The Position

Within the goals set by the Pre-ETS Program Manager for the Pre-Employment Transition Service Program for Cape Abilities, the Vocational Specialist will implement services as designed in individualized vocational plans and curriculums.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years prior related experience.
• Ability to teach and model occupational tasks.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with coworkers and supported individuals and read fluently.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Massachusetts required.
• Successful completion of all state and Agency mandated trainings required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and/or educational experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fosters good working relationship with employers and school personnel
• Completes vocational assessments, interest inventory, job development, internship placement and business inquiries
• Implementation of vocational plans/ Pre-ETS curriculum for each student assigned
• Provides timely progress reports
• Assists in classroom instruction
• Consults with Pre-ETS team to develop individualized assessments for each assigned student and develops Workplace Experience opportunities based on assessments, individual interests and team input
• Contributes ideas during team meetings regarding community exploration, business contacts and networking strategies for all students
• Provides job coaching for students in community-based Workplace Experiences throughout worksite locations, as assigned
• Assists and identifies goals geared toward the advancement and fulfillment of students’ service plans
• Maintains regular correspondence with teachers/ MassAbility Vocational Counselors of students assigned to caseload
• Develops and maintains contact with employers of students to track progress, successes, concerns and reports to Pre-ETS team
• Attends all meetings as requested
• Fosters maximum amount of student’s independence whenever individual is ready
• Serves as a role model
• Implements vocational curriculum in compliance MassAbility/School personnel.
• Maintains professional relationships with contracting agency, other agencies, and internal staff.
• Serves as mandated reporter for suspected abuse and/or neglect of individuals to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)
• Advocates for individuals
• Performs additional duties, as assigned by Pre-ETS Program Manager

What This Job Offers

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