JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Vocational Services Paraprofessional (Job coaching, site development, CSE, EES, et al)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Education, Knowledge, Skill, Abilities.) High School Diploma, equivalent, and/or the ability to demonstrate the ability to Read, write, and implement training programs for people with developmental disabilities. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. You must pass an Idaho State Criminal and Background Check. Fluent in the English language.

PURPOSE: To provide direct service to persons with developmental disabilities.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a relationship with employers and participants. Become familiar with pertinent information on each individual.
• Support and follow the direction of Vocational services professional.
• Assure compliance with and all other safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Channel concerns, questions and information to vocational services professional.
• 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.
• Attend all trainings
• Attend supervision
• Participant in observations
• Attend orientations on vocational services
• Maintain all licenses and certifications

PROGRAMMATIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow service-specific rules

Become familiar with formal programs and data collection systems.

Collect data as programs are run correctly.

Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team as needed.

Assist as designated by supervisor.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Complete an update CPR/First Aid Training.

Maintain satisfactory performance on annual evaluation.

Complete and update SAM (Self Administration of Medication) class annually.

Complete and update Behavioral Training annually.

Complete and update Fire Safety Training annually

Complete all vocational-specific training requirements.

Must 18 or older. Must have a valid Driver's license and Valid Insurance.