Support Professional with a Person-Centered Approach

4 days ago


Brooklyn, New York, United States Brooklyn Community Services Full time

Brooklyn Community Services is committed to providing innovative services that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking a skilled Vocational Training Specialist to join our team.

About the Position

The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering independence through proactive training and practical experiences while involved in integrated activities and volunteerism in the community. This includes scheduling individualized community-based volunteer and job skill experiences, with goals derived from the person-centered plan.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Supervise groups participating in off-site volunteer opportunities, ensuring adherence to weekly activity sheets and promoting appropriate social behavior during community participation.
  2. Incorporate life skills, job skills, and travel skills during group and volunteer activities, facilitating community integration and inclusion.
  3. Engage in person-centered planning, foster personal empowerment, and attend to personal care as needed.
  4. Complete daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual habilitation plans.
  5. Maintain contact with families as necessary.
  6. Encourage program attendance and display appropriate work behavior.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate should respond well to supervision, be a team player, and have computer literacy.

Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates or bachelors preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology.
  • Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus.
  • Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.

We offer a competitive salary range of $16.50/hour - $18.00/hour and prefer bi-lingual Spanish candidates. All applicants must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background checks.



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