Program Specialist (Part-Time) (Vocational Services, Tucson)

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists clients in maximizing potential through employment while remaining integrated and engaged in their communities. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge or experience in working with individuals with disabilities
Knowledge of job development and job coaching techniques
Ability to work independent of direct supervision
Obtain State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
Valid Arizona Driver License, proof of insurance, and Arizona Motor Vehicle Division 39 month Motor Vehicle Report
Pre-employment drug screening (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report
Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)
Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)
Position is on-site
Ability to lift 60 pounds 20% of the time
Work may be performed outdoors year-round and contain exposure to high heat, wind, rain, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Requires constant experience with competing priorities in an occasionally high-stress environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and reporting

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in related field
Additional years of directly-related experience
American Sign Language skills, or willingness to learn
1 year of experience in customer service
Ability to obtain Secret Clearance for Federal Contracts
First Aid and CPR certification
Training in Article 9 and Prevention and Support Training Certificate

Responsibilities

Works along with clients providing training and assistance
Required to meet work site job tasks and may need to complete clients work schedule as needed
Assures completion of required paperwork and reports, i.e., productivity records, attendance, reinforcement of schedules, payroll reports, behavioral checklists, quality control, and progress towards goals, while maintaining confidentiality
Keeps interdisciplinary team apprised of changes and pertinent information
Reviews all client work, addressing training needs, supports, and environmental adaptations needed at work site
Monitors worksite contracts and facilitates client job orientation and training to ensure that client behavior meets acceptable community standards for the work setting
Maintains current job site including employee relationships, client productivity, and client progress
Coordinates with placement staff by providing job leads and information for consumers ready to move to a community placement
Assists with job coaching needs for placement department
Assists with required documentation and tracking processes
Maintains unit records of consumer contact to include unit counts, attendance sheets, Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) notes and daily checklists
Assists with weekly coordination of site coverage
Implements, reviews, and maintains Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) procedures adhering to department and CCS policies and procedures
May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business
Assists clients with assessment of abilities for appropriate employment
Assists clients in obtaining employment
Assists in one-on-one and group training to prepare job seekers for competitive employment
Provide needed job coaching (to be determined on individual basis)
May conduct task analysis, arranging tasks into sequential teachable components
In a work setting: (a) monitors and teaches work related skills and behaviors such as appropriate communication, on-task behavior, grooming, appropriate social interactions; (b) identifies employer or supported employee concerns and tries to resolve potential problems without intruding on the employer/supervisor relationships; (c) ensures that task is completed according to the standard established for that task
Maintains contact with employer and employee to ensure job success
Liaisons with individual served, family, employer, and any other parties to remove all barriers to successful competitive employment and continued employment
Develops appropriate records and complete all documentation as required by funding agency and CCS
Travels to worksites and accesses varying workspaces, as necessary
Reports regularly to supervisor on client status
Completes and submits all required reporting forms, including hours worked, in a timely manner