Vocational Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Hope Full time
Job Overview

Position: Adult Job Coach (Part-Time)

Hourly Wage: $16.98

Available Shifts:

1st Shift - 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Monday to Friday

2nd Shift - 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

The Adult Job Coach plays a crucial role in providing training in both soft and hard vocational skills to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their employment objectives. This role encompasses both classroom-based instruction and community-oriented services, focusing on job task performance as per employer requirements and essential interpersonal skills necessary for workplace success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver on-site support and guidance to program participants, showcasing and reinforcing skills to promote success in designated work environments.
  • Offer education and support in various aspects of securing and maintaining employment, including access to community resources, assistive technologies, interpersonal communication, social skills, mobility, health and wellness, job search strategies, and interview preparation.
  • Create task analyses for new employment sites, establishing objectives and methods for skill instruction.
  • Assess and document participant progress and challenges by monitoring work performance, completing necessary documentation, observing behavior and employment status, and conducting monthly evaluations.
  • Coordinate daily support services at job locations to reduce job loss risks and fulfill contact obligations.
  • Facilitate training for Hope businesses, including initiatives like Hope is in the Details, Me for Me, and Hope Cafes.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience or training working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
  • Possession of a valid IL driver's license.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours.
  • Capability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 100 pounds using appropriate lifting techniques for individuals with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Over 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.


Compensation Structure: Hourly Wage

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