• Reports to: Director Employment Services
• Status / Level: Non-Exempt
• 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, trainings and retreats 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
• Treat clients and co-workers with dignity and respect

 

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

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred.
• 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

• Depends on experience