Program Specialist - Vocational Services

Witco • Caldwell, ID

63d • Onsite

About The Position

Witco is seeking a Program Specialist in our Vocational Work Services program. The Specialist will oversee the work services program to help individuals with significant disabilities train and improve vocational skills of employment through productive work. Witco works closely with Idaho's Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs and the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, doing job development and placement for people with disabilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3-5 years supervisory/managerial experience
• Intermediate computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with vocational workshops, supported employment, and integrated employment practices is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Managerial experience
• Community Service & Case Management Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements activities for participating individuals of the workshop, matching the participants' skills with available production work
• Supervises shop staff and coordinates the implementation of services ensuring the best vocational outcomes to participants; reviews program caseload to prioritizes workload.
• Assigns individuals to specific tasks, such as shredding, sorting, assembling, labeling, or hand packing products or components
• Demonstrates job duties to disabled individuals and observes workers performing tasks to ensure understanding of job duties.
• Oversees time studies to monitor and track participant progress and outcomes.
• Completes annual review meetings with State Program Monitors to update and review participant goals and progress.
• Maintains a safe and effective shop environment for participants and staff, as defined in policies and procedures, and in conformance with CARF standards, State and Federal regulations (OSHA)
• Manage and supervise shop staff
• Works closely with program participants to ensure their safety, well-being, and personal growth
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines
• Monitor and track participant progress and outcomes
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and external service providers to create individualized plans for participants
• Maintain a safe and clean shop environment

Benefits

• 100% company paid benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• At 1year of employment employees are eligible to participate in the 401K plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

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