Assistant to the Vocational Services Coordinator

Company: New Day products and Resources
Location: Pocatello
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, variable hours based on caseload. Full- and Part-Time AvailableDEFINITION: Under the supervision of the Vocational Services Coordinator, develops and implements vocational programs designed to secure, enhance and maintain employment of adults with disabilities.GENERAL DUTIES: Responsible for job development, training, placement and follow-along of assigned clients.SPECIFIC DUTIES:1. Conducts orientation to training and placement programs.2. Implements Career Exploration Program and provides Job Seeking and Survival Skills training.3. Provides Case Management Services including but not limited to vocational counseling, coordination with referring and ancillary agencies, arrangement of staffing, plan development, monitoring of service delivery, and other client centered tasks.4. Motivates and assists the client in developing job placement strategies.5. Develops and maintains a relationship with the business community for the purpose of placing clients in competitive employment by doing labor surveys, making cold calls, attending community functions such as Chamber After Hours and other needed activities.6. Coordinates community-based services, such as CSE, CBWA, OJT, with the employer, client and the referring agency.7. Conducts follow-along activities after placement to assure success in the competitive employment setting.8. Develops and maintains a job development book consisting of local job listings and descriptions.9. Completes all VR, Job Service and appropriate internal forms.10. Writes individual placement plans, follow-along reports, termination summaries, and produces other necessary documentation of training and placement activities.11. Maintains accurate and complete case records.12. Travels within the region to carry out job duties.13. Attends and participates in weekly placement and other rehabilitation meetings.Employment, Training, Placement, and Support for People with DisabilitiesMAY BE REQUIRED TO:1. Participate in community activities and committees related to the goals and objectives of the facility.2. Perform occasional evening and weekend work.3. Participate in facility committees4. Give speeches or other presentations about the facility and its programs.5. Conduct tours of the facility.6. Conduct in-service training sessions.7. Consult with other agencies and facilities.8. Attend local and / or regional conferences, training programs or meetings, which relate to the facility.9. Provide Direct Training and Maintenance of Behavior Job Coaching as assigned.10. Assist in the operation and implementation of other rehabilitation programs as caseload allows.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Prefer an individual who has knowledge or experience relating to the placement of individuals in business and industry. Should possess the abilities to work in an interdisciplinary environment and to appropriately represent the agency to the community. Must have good verbal and writtencommunication skills, display a sense of responsibility. Must possess a valid driver s license, must be able to pass a background check and drug test.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: From $10.00 per hourBenefits: Dental insurance Employee discount Life insurance Vision insuranceSchedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate: Pocatello, ID 83204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)Experience: Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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