Vocational Trainer

The Verland Foundation Inc • Sewickley, PA

28d

About The Position

This Vocational Trainer requires the ability to work closely with one individual on a daily basis in both the Adult Training Facility and Residential environments. The work involves providing the individual with direct supervision and assistance with their vocational duties. Must be able to facilitate life skills training and social behaviors during the individual’s daily routine. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Requirements

• Must be able to constructively handle challenging behaviors of both a physical and social nature.
• Ability to work with Individual who may exhibit non-compliant behavior.
• Must have patience; self-motivation; and the capability of learning skills to address non-compliant behavior.
• Must learn sign language to be able to communicate with the individual.
• Ability to work in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of basic principles and techniques for training and interacting with developmentally/physically challenged individuals preferred.
• Must maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Ability to successfully complete offered training.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Must have all required clearances. Must maintain all required certifications.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have good analytical and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic principles and techniques for training and interacting with developmentally/physically challenged individuals preferred.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with the team to develop training programs and strategies to teach new life skills in the areas of safety skills and safe transition methods, pre-vocational skills, self-help, self-management and leisure.
• Redirecting and assisting Individual with daily vocational duties and responsibilities; ensuring all jobs for this Individual are engaging and accounted for.
• Implementing and documenting progress in all training areas using individualized methods on a daily basis.
• Implementing goals and procedural objectives based on programs developed.
• Working with the team to develop appropriate daily routines, safety routines strategies, and judicious positive reinforcement of adaptive behaviors.
• Working with the team and Psychology (if needed) to develop, implement and develop individualized programs to decrease identified challenging symptoms and behaviors.
• Providing information to Psychiatry (if needed) to assist in the management of Psychiatric interventions.
• Escorting and providing information during scheduled Psychiatric appointments (as applicable).
• Providing and maintaining communication with the QIDP, PSS, and House Manager to ensure consistent support and appropriate programming for the individual.
• Assisting with educating peers to work with Individual during “off” times.
• Attending in-service training sessions.
• Functioning at all times as the Individual’s advocate.
• Attending and working with Individual when scheduled for IPP meetings, EA/ET or AA.
• Accompanying Individual with off-campus trips and doctor’s appointments.
• Performing other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 60 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees