Vocational Trainer

Description:

Join Our Team: Vocational Trainer (VT)

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with special needs? Join our team at EXCEED, where we are dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate Vocational Trainer to join our dedicated team. As a VT, your primary responsibility is to provide support, guidance, and training to individuals with special needs in vocational settings. Your role will involve fostering independence, promoting self-advocacy, and enhancing overall quality of life for the individuals you serve. Using a personalized approach through Person-Centered Planning, you will help individuals achieve their unique goals and aspirations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in job development.
• Coordinate transportation and other logistical support for individuals' employment needs.
• Provide instruction on equipment, job duties, and safety at job sites.
• Assist in developing individual objectives and assessments.
• Maintain detailed documentation on services provided and individual progress.
• Implement behavior support strategies and programs.
• Advocate for individuals within their workplace settings.
• Attend and actively participate in assigned meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Hold a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Maintain state minimum auto insurance coverage.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Must pass Criminal Background Clearance.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to role model appropriate behavior and attitudes in professional settings.
• Availability and flexibility to work varying schedules.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to actively demonstrate and work alongside individuals in various entry-level positions.
• Routine activities include sitting, walking, and standing while instructing or observing individuals.
• Ability to endure extreme temperatures.
• Capacity to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required to handle materials for diverse tasks.
• Proficiency in fine motor skills for completing paperwork.
• Awareness of occupational safety and temperature conditions.
• Coordination skills for lifting, carrying, climbing, and balancing.
• Agility for stooping, reaching, crouching, and crawling as needed.
• Clear vision and hearing to effectively engage with individuals and employers.

Mental Abilities

• Ability to interpret instructions and effectively communicate with individuals.
• Proficiency in mathematics to accurately complete necessary paperwork.
• Skill in meeting deadlines and ensuring timely submission of requested information.
• Sound judgment to advocate for individuals, identify safety hazards, and apply appropriate behavior modification techniques.

Reports to: Program Manager
Employment Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
Salary: $19.85 per hour
Schedule: Must be available between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM; schedule varies and may include any day of the week based on operational needs.