Human Services - Vocational Assistant

Shawano County is organized according to Chapter 59 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The following is the County's Mission Statement and Policy on Quality:

"The primary mission of Shawano County is to provide all County citizens with cost-effective, prompt and high-quality County services. Quality is the extent to which a product or service conforms to requirements and meets or exceeds customer expectations."

• It is the policy of Shawano County to recruit and select the most qualified persons for positions in the Countys service. Recruitment and selection shall be conducted in an affirmative manner which ensures open competition and provides equal employment opportunity as protected by state or federal law. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment or employment process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources to ensure appropriate accommodations can be made.

Shawano County is pleased to offer our full-time employees (30+ hours/week) a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off - Earn just under 5 weeks in your first year when working 40 hours/week
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance including vision coverage with option of a high or low deductible health insurance plan.
• County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA depending on health plan selection.
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Long and Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• State Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans

Shawano County is pleased to offer our part-time employees (regularly scheduled to work 24-29 hours/week) a comprehensive benefits package:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• State Pension Plan
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Day Services Vocational Assistant is responsible for implementing daily programming as prescribed. This is a hands-on position, which includes providing assistance with vocational and work-related skills, independent and daily living skills, mobility skills, social developments, and personal cares (including toileting and feeding). It also requires the ability to follow through on established behavior plans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implements daily programs as established by Vocational Specialist to promote personal growth and independence in participant i.e. ADL skills, personal care, social/community, and mobility skills.
• Provide general supervision for the consumers assigned, at all times, including breaks,

lunch and social activities and/or work enclaves.

• Provides transportation to participants for community outings and community work.
• Provides backup supervision for the Day Service Program in the absence of the Vocational Specialist.
• Provides input into the developing, evaluating, and charting of individual Program Plans on a semi-annual basis.
• Perform other related duties and participates in special projects.

Work Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One to three months related experience.