General Requirements;
· BA required
· 3-5+ years of experience working with disabled adults required
· 3-5+ years of experience coaching and mentoring others preferred
· Valid CPR certification required
· Valid driver’s license required
· Must have reliable transportation
· Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
· Excellent verbal and written communications skills
· Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
· Extremely detail-oriented, goal-driven and organized
Key Roles and Responsibilities;
Program Implementation:
· Assist clients in reaching identified goals set by client and ID Team
· Monitoring clients progress and prepare progress reports based on the Semi-Annual and Annual Schedule set by Regional Center and DDS
· Advocate for individuals served in the program
· Assist clients in seeking out employment opportunities in the community
Case Management:
· Manage a regular caseload of clients served in the program
· Create and develop case plans with short, medium and long-term goals for the individuals served and steps to reach the goals
· Develop daily schedules for clients and Transition Specialist
· Identify the individuals interest in order to facilitate a job/career of choice
· Identify individuals skills and talents in order to facilitate a job/career of choice
· Identify job/career opportunities for individuals in the community
· Provide behavior modification strategies as needed
· Coach clients and Transition Specialist to increase career aptitude and maintain their employment
· Provide training to all new Transition Specialist
Outreach:
· Identify Vocational Opportunities for the clients served in the program
· Network with local agencies, coalitions and local community business regarding our clients and program
· Provide direct communication to all worksites and maintain professional relationships
· Regularly travel to various sites to meet with clients and Transition Specialists (Job Coach)
Other:
· Follow company policies and procedures
· Provide direct services to clients served as needed
· Additional tasks requested by Program Director and/or CEO
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills;
· Understanding of Regional Center and Department of Developmental Services Procedures and Policies
· Understanding of Title 17 and 22
· Good reading and writing skills
· Good verbal skills
· Relationship Building
· Leadership and Management Skills
· Supportive/Advocate
· Familiar with Microsoft Office Programs
· Good Role Model
· Organizational Skills
· Good Team Worker
· Empowering Confident/Enthusiastic
· An Opportunist Realistic/Creative
· Self-motivated /able to work in isolation with Individuals served
Additional Skills (Preferred but not required);
Bilingual – English/Spanish
Management Experience
AA or BA Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Human Services, or related to the field
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person