Vocational Services Professional (placement and follow up, community-based work adjustment and evaluation, job coaching, site development, CSE, EES, et al)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to demonstrate proficiency to read, write, communicate/network with business owners and implement training programs for people with developmental disabilities. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, pass an Idaho State Criminal and Background Check, fluent in the English language.

PURPOSE

Provide direct service to persons with developmental disabilities in securing and maintaining meaningful and gainful employment.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Establish a relationship with employers and participants. Become familiar with pertinent information on each individual business and HR staffing model.

· Lead safety committee meetings as needed

· Assure compliance with and all other safety requirements

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Vocational Services

· Resolve concerns, questions and comments presented by business owners and employers

· Develop working relationship with vendors, VR, professionals, etc.

· Provide leadership to co-workers, model learned skills and give feedback as needed

· Assume responsibility for clients when designated to do so

· Problem-solve and make programmatic suggestions when appropriate

· Conduct on-site observations of participants and paraprofessionals

· Lead and attend orientations on vocational services

· Maintain all licenses and certifications

· Working with, and alongside existing Journeys’ Job Developers in strengthening community relationships, building, and bolstering the Journeys brand and image in the industry, and developing opportunities for Journeys’ clients.

· Strengthening Journeys’ Job Developers relationships with community members, business owners, and influential mangers.

· Job Development of Journeys’ Clients; networking with local Business Owners, on behalf of Journeys’ Clients, to find and maintain meaningful, long-term employment. Such employment should meet the criteria set forth by the Journeys’ Client, Vocational Rehabilitation, and meet any pre-requisites or standards set forth by The Company.

· Business Networking: meeting with significant and influential members of the community, on behalf of The Company, or its clients, to further the message of Journeys’ services and mission.

· Evaluations regarding client abilities, deficiencies, etc. In addition, recommendations and accommodations should stem from these evaluations when required by IDVR.

· Job coaching when called upon and authorized by the Company, this is to include Job Coaching authorizations received from IDVR, long term EES clients as well as CSE participants.

· Collaboration with IDVR counselors, managers, and assistants. It is a requirement to ensure that services delivered are done so in such a way as to be compliant with IDVR standards and are in line with IDVR mission of “Preparing individuals with disabilities for employment and community enrichment”.

· Any other duties as assigned by the Company, up to and including but not limited to, attending of trainings and conferences, preparation regarding surveys, participant plan review and writing, etc.

PROGRAMMATIC RESPONSIBILITIES

· Follow service-specific rules including billing standards and expectations

· Become familiar with formal programs and data collection systems

· Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team as needed

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to read, write, communicate effectively, and develop training programs
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Fluent in English
• Ability to pass an Idaho State Criminal & Background Check
• Passion for helping people with developmental disabilities achieve greater independence