Purpose: To supervise and train adults with disabilities in vocational skills and appropriate work habits either in enclaves or individual placement settings.
Starts: Immediately
Duties and Responsibilities:
Client Support Functions
Train and support people with disabilities on the job site ensuring the individual is as independent as possible performing his/her job duties
Provide training and support with issues that may impact job readiness and performance including: travel training, money management, and other supports
Provide instruction regarding client rights and self-advocacy
Maintain positive business relationships with management/owners of businesses where clients are placed to ensure ongoing satisfaction of Toolworks’ services
Perform quality control inspections of work sites as needed
Recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities and resolve issues if necessary
Administrative Functions
Complete all monthly billing as required
Monitor client progress in case notes and complete all other required paperwork
Complete Special Incident Reports as needed
Keeps First Aid/CPR current
Organizational (all staff)
Participate in staff meetings as required
Comply with current agency performance standards
Report changes in criminal or employment status on a timely basis
Represent the organization to visitors and the community as needed
Maintain a professional attitude, working cooperatively with other staff, clients and members of the community
Maintain confidentiality of client/staff information as required by law and agency policy
Treat Clients with dignity and respect
Other duties as Required
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Education and Experience Requirement
B.A. in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field preferred.
Minimum of two years’ experience working with adults with disabilities, preferably in a community setting.
Skills requirement
American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, Cantonese skills preferred. Some level of fluency for certain target populations may be required.
Fluent report writing skills
Willingness to work flexible hours to meet client needs.
Able to recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities
Supervisory experience preferred
Strong time management skills, patient, detail oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Program requirements
Fingerprint background check (Child Abuse Index, Criminal Record Clearance)
First Aid/CPR certification required (within 30 days)
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation
Depends on experience
Benefits (eligibility dependent on scheduled hours)
Paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage