Community Prevocational Professional - Canton, St. Lawrence County
Job Details
Job Location
St.Lawrence County - Canton, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$16.45 - $20.21 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Description
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work- 40 hours per week. Monday thru Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Qualifications- High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree preferred. One - two years' experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred. New York State valid/ acceptable Driver's License.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance -Authorized to work in the United States and pass all background clearances.
Summary/Objective -Provide job coaching services and supports according to the person we support's written plan and in conjunction with the personal plan of the volunteer agency. Promote prevocational skills based on the person we support's vocational goals, interest and skills.
Essential Functions -
Provide job coaching services for Community Prevocational volunteer activities.
Utilize intervention techniques including hands-on techniques, task analysis, reasonable accommodation modifications, and other strategies designed for enhancing prevocational skills.
Ensure the people we support are able to complete the job components in a satisfactory manner.
Interact with the Community Prevocational Supervisor and Prevocational Counselor to ensure individual plans are followed and continue to address the needs of the People We Support.
Complete daily documentation of services using computer program (Therap). Maintain daily attendance. Report progress using weekly notes.
Interact with volunteer agencies to ensure the people we support's job performance is maintained and that all issues are addressed. The issues should be discussed with the Community Prevocational Supervisor and the Prevocational Counselor.
Participate in meetings regarding the people we support as requested by the Community Prevocational Supervisor.
Assist the Community Prevocational Supervisor with class room activities when necessary.
Transport to and from volunteer activities in a safe manner and according to policies and procedures of the agency.
Competencies -
Ethical Conduct
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Communication
Professionalism
Supervisory Responsibility -None
Work Environment -This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
Other Duties - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
AAP/EEO Statement -The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants' equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.
Wage Range -$16.45-$20.21/Hour, More based on education and experience.
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