Part - Time Vocational Specialist in Lufkin, Texas at Burke Center

Location: Burke Industries - Lufkin, TX
Position Number: 499
Compensation: $12.50 per hour

About the Role
Burke is seeking a Part-Time Vocational Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through skills development, socialization training, and daily support services. This position plays an important role in helping individuals build independence, develop vocational and life skills, and participate successfully in community and workplace activities.

The Vocational Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily management of clients while maintaining a safe, supportive, and person-centered environment.

What You'll Do
- Oversee the daily management and support of assigned clients
- Provide skills development and socialization training
- Assist with activities of daily living, including meal monitoring and medication administration
- Promote independence and community integration opportunities
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment for individuals served
- Complete required documentation and maintain detailed records
- Support individual goals and skill-building activities
- Perform additional duties as assigned

What We're Looking For
- Graduation from an accredited high school or its equivalent
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Ability to use a computer to document appropriately and maintain detailed records
- Dependability, professionalism, and strong organizational skills
- Valid Texas driver's license

What Helps You Stand Out
- One (1) year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Experience providing vocational, life skills, or community support services
- Knowledge of person-centered services and community integration practices

Key Skills
- Skills training and client support
- Communication and relationship building
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Community integration and life skills development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving and adaptability

Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday
- 29 hours per week

Licenses & Certifications
- Valid Texas driver's license required
- Must be physically able to complete required training courses including SAMA, CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Van Driving, and other required training modules
- Driving record must be insurable by Burke's insurance administrator

Physical Requirements
- Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Ability to operate a vehicle safely
- Ability to perform tasks requiring hand and finger dexterity

Why Burke?
Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout East Texas. As a Part-Time Vocational Specialist, you'll help individuals build independence, strengthen daily living skills, and achieve meaningful personal and vocational goals while making a lasting impact in your community.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability unless such characteristics are bona fide occupational requirements.

Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. All final candidates are subject to background and driving record checks as part of Burke's pre-employment screening process.