Senior Training Specialist

Job One • Independence, MO

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About The Position

Empower and support adults with disabilities to engage and connect with their own community. We do this by helping people to set and accomplish personal goals based around becoming more independent. Our Senior Train ing Specialist helps develop creative learning opportunities for CBDS participants to accomplish their goals within their community. In this position, you will support neurodiverse adults while they find new hobbies, make friends, learn about their community, volunteer, and try new things while building self-reliance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One year’s experience as a Job One Training Specialist with successful outcomes.
• MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook , Internet , Set-Works, Vertex, SharePoint, Teams , Paycor
• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of application and obtain a Class E Chauffeur’s License within 30 days of hire.
• 1 st aid/CPR certified (Job One will provide training if needed)
• Respect the rights and dignity of people with Developmental Disabilities and willingness to advocate on their behalf.
• Respect and recognize the cultural and spiritual diversity of our participants.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and implement activities with CBDS participants.
• Recognition of personal biases.
• Willingness to travel on company business in personal or company vehicle.
• Good written, oral, and communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Affirmative drug and alcohol screening. ( Limited panel screening)
• Affirmative criminal/abuse background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation and/or training settings is desirable
• Education may substitute for experience.
• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) Certification
• Knowledge of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

• Working with individuals with community integration and prevocational authorization
• Provides support to individuals in the community in accordance with their individual community- based wants and needs.
• Provides participant community access skill development by utilizing community engagement and integration activities

What This Job Offers

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