Employment Training Specialist

Bios is looking for personable, energetic and dedicated Vocational Support Specialist to join our team.

As a member of our Vocational team you will work under the supervision of a Lead Job Coach, Vocational Program Manager, & Area Director. A Vocational Support Specialist is responsible for the onsite training of individuals, daily Data input, quality control, monthly documentation and oral communication on a weekly basis with the Vocational Program Manager and/or Area Director.

Has the responsibility of following BIOS Policy and Procedures;

• Providing onsite training to individuals as they are assigned by the Vocational Program Manager;
• Entering and Documenting Time and Progress on the job via Therap and Paycom daily;
• Maintaining good rapport with employers and providing quality control on a daily basis.
• Completes Data related to professionals and Quarterly reports;
• Communicating on a weekly basis with the Vocational Manager regarding programming issues;
• Provides coverage for co-workers as needed;
• Uses personal vehicle to transport supported people to and from work;
• Creates a safe, and gentle learning environment by using person-centered skills;
• Supporting people to develop relationships, create connections to increase opportunities;
• Facilitates all aspects of the job by creating task analysis that lines out step by step instruction;
• Responsible for up-dating person-centered descriptions and 1-page profiles as needed;
• Provides on-site hands-on training and support in a variety of settings to ensure retention of job duties;
• Maintaining current certification and maintaining the educational standards as directed by DHS/DDSD and the individual plan;

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds to provide services below
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must have valid driver's license and current auto insurance
• Must have clear criminal history record
• Must be drug free