Vocational Employment Specialist - Part Time

PCSI - Professional Contract Services, Inc•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PCSI is seeking a part-time Vocational Employment Specialist for its Vocational Rehabilitation services program in San Antonio. This role supports job seekers with disabilities, including high school and young adult students, by finding employment opportunities, teaching job and behavioral skills, and advocating for their vocational needs. The position also involves documentation, case management, and collaboration with other team members on mission-focused programs. This is a part-time role with typical hours of Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, and requires some local travel within the San Antonio area.

Requirements

Minimum two (2) years of experience advocating, training and developing people with various disabilities in departmental training and vocational settings required.
Requires knowledge of PC functions and Software.
Operational knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
High level of integrity and confidentiality is required.
Ability to pass criminal, drug, financial, and driving screening.
Ability to exchange accurate information in person and over the phone.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certification in UNT Job Placement and Job Skills Training for the State of Texas is preferred.
Certification in UNT Vocational Adjustment Training for the State of Texas is preferred.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.
Experience with SharePoint and Office 365 is preferred.
Knowledge of disability documentation, case notes and evaluations preferred.
Knowledge of Texas Workforce Commission – VRS policies and requirements.
Knowledge of community social services and case management techniques preferred.
May need to have the ability to legally drive a company vehicle.
Ability to work flexible hours to include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Teach onsite Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), job, and life skills to high school and 18+ student populations.
Teach Vocational Adjustment Training coursework to individuals with disabilities.
Seek and secure employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Ensure job accommodations are provided as stated to increase independence and productivity.
Advocate for assigned clientele to ensure vocational needs, desires, and goals are known, addressed, and accomplished.
Support independence with independent living skills such as personal hygiene as necessary for job success.
Support, implement, report, and follow up on positive behavior and behavior intervention.
Document progress, maintain case management and prepare reports in support of the Company, mission, and state program requirements.
Write, edit, prepare and submit a variety of Texas Workforce Commission report forms.
Work closely with department staff to develop positive, consistent relationships and communication to ensure opportunities and inclusion for employees.
Participate in the development, implementation and management of internal and external mission-focused programs.
Actively participate and regularly attend department and client staff trainings/meetings by sharing information, contributing ideas, facilitating and actively listening.