Employment Training Specialist
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ACHIEVE is hiring an Employment Training Specialist. The Employment Training Specialist provides direct care and implements staff action plans to help individuals with disabilities develop vocational and life skills, ensuring safety, independence, and community integration through supervised activities, training, and resource networking.
Key focus areas include Provide supervision and direct care to ensure safety and comfort, Partner with individuals to explore interests and employment goals, and Network with community resources to build vocational experiences.
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Employment Training Specialist
Norwich, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=96-100+East+Main+Street+Norwich+NY+USA+13815)
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Description
Employment Training Specialist
Schedule:Full-time and part-time positions available
Wage:$17.50 - $18.75
Location: Chenango County, NY
Benefits:Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employee
The Employment Training Specialist Iis responsible for providing direct care through implementation of Staff Action Plans as well as supporting individuals to maximize their vocational and life skills within a Community-Based setting. Using a person-centered approach, the individual will have opportunities to learn and practice job skills that will prepare them for future community employment and for the skills needed to increase their overall level of independence.
The job duties of an Employment Training Specialist I include, but are not limited to:
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Provide supervision and all direct care necessary to maintain the individual's safety and comfort in the absence of family members.
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Partner with people supported to explore interests and employment goals; identify and assist with vocational opportunities; develop soft skills and practice work skills through a variety of volunteer/work assessment opportunities, work simulation experiences, and instructional activities.
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Network with community resources to build individualized vocational experiences.
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Transport or accompany people supported on trips to community outings, appointments, or recreation activities for training in mobility, community orientation, and awareness.
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Provide job readiness and soft skills training in group settings.
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Foster and promote positive vocational skills and habits.
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Assist people supported and/or families with, or if necessary, completing daily or routine domestic or personal care tasks.
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Foster and promote skills leading to independent living.
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Help develop Habilitation Plans and follow them for training and assistance
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Provide training and assist consumers in developing, maintaining, and/or improving desired individual goals, living skills, vocational skills, and personal needs, as assigned or required.
Requirements
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High School Diploma/GED
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2 years of experience working with the individuals with disabilitiesOrA combination of education and experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program
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Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.
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