Skills Trainer (Part Time)

Position Summary The Skills Trainer provides individualized employment readiness training, skills training, job coaching, and worksite support to students participating in the Pre- Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Paid Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE) Program. The Skills Trainer works directly with students and employers to promote workplace readiness, skills development, and preparation for future competitive employment. Qualifications Education/Experience: Associate Degree and/or a minimum of 2 years in direct care experience in an established program for individuals with disabilities. Other Qualifications 1. Must possess a valid NJs Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier. 2. Must have a Mantoux test upon hire as per agency policy. 3. Drug test must be completed. 4. Completed CARI check. 5. Completed Central Registry check. 6. Must be at least 18 years of age. 7. Must complete Finger printing as part of criminal background check. Working Conditions: Physical demands work is active and is performed in the community schools, consumers home, at The Arc of Cumberland County administrative offices, and predominantly in the community employment settings. The employee may have to drive the consumer to work sites and/or social service organization locations for the purpose of developing, obtaining, and maintaining a work position for the consumer. Communication skills: Must be able to communicate all programmatic issues and concerns verbally, and in writing, to all consumers involved in the program, associated family members and significant others, related business individuals and the professional staff within The Arc of Cumberland County. The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (NJDVRS) and the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (NJDDD). Communication must be person-centered. Written documentation must be accurate and submitted in a timely fashion. Must maintain confidentiality in all communication. Job Description/Job Duties/Competencies: Essential Functions Hours of work are flexible and determined by consumer need. Ensure the overall health and safety of consumers and program staff during the development of a work placement and monitoring of consumer training after such placement has begun. Provide employment seeking and employment retention training to all consumers directly assigned to the Employment Specialist. Transport consumers as required. Assume completion of fiscal and program quality assurance reports as required. Must work effectively with administrative staff, exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain positive relations. Ability to identify and solve problems. Job Duties: Provide direct Pre-ETS and WBLE services to all assigned students. Assist with vocational assessment and identification of student strengths, interests, abilities and support needs. Participate in workplace readiness, career exploration, and employment preparation activities. Attends The Arc of Cumberland County meeting and training as required. Protecting/advocating for the rights of all consumers in the program. Prepare for any consumer meeting. Adheres to all policies and procedures of The Arc of Cumberland County, as well as NJDDD and NJDVRS. Maintaining a professional liaison between consumers, funding sources, family, schools, employees and all other stakeholders necessary.