Human Services - Vocational Specialist

Shawano County•Shawano, WI

17h

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Vocational Specialist supervises and provides vocational training and rehabilitative services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness at Lakeland Industries and in the community. Develops program schedules, instructs and trains participants, and Vocational Assistant(s). Prepares documentation as to a participant’s behaviors, goals and objectives. This is a hands-on position, which includes providing personal care and implementing behavior plans.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Six months to one-year related experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and chronic mental illness.
Valid WI driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Successful training can be accomplished during the first six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Arts & Science or other related Human Services Degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and documents individualized program plans, including behavior support plans/approaches for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or chronic mental illness participating in services at Lakeland Industries.
Supervises daily activity/production of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and adults with chronic mental illness at Lakeland Industries or in community training sites or work sites.
Develops rehabilitation activities for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or adults with chronic mental illness at Lakeland Industries or within appropriate community worksites or training sites.
Records participant production accounts/activities and enters into computerized system in compliance with wage and hour regulations.
Assists participants at Lakeland with personal cares as needed including toileting and feeding.
Coordinates/oversees activities of staff in daily programming. Teaches appropriate life skills or job readiness skills, based on individualized participant plan.
Purchases materials and supplies for programming and production following agency/County policies.
Ensures work produced meets quality standards including arranging for timely pickup and delivery of product.
Monitors and documents progress and complies into six-month reports for participant, participant’s family, guardian and MCO/IRIS Care team.
Assures compliance of staff to participant ratio are being followed per MCO/IRIS contracts.
Monitors safety and well-being for each participant. Completes any incident reports when necessary and notifies necessary persons on the participant’s care team.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Nine (9) Paid Holidays
Health Insurance including vision coverage with option of a high or low deductible health insurance plan.
County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA depending on health plan selection.
Prescription Drug Plan
Gym Membership Discounts
Dependent Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Long and Short-Term Disability
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
State Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans