Vocational Trainer (Sewickley)

Vocational Trainer

This Vocational Trainer requires the ability to work closely with one individual on a daily basis in both the Adult Training Facility and Residential environments. The work involves providing the individual with direct supervision and assistance with their vocational duties. Must be able to facilitate life skills training and social behaviors during the individual's daily routine. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. This position is Monday thru Friday 6 am to 2 : 30 pm.

Contributions :

• Working in collaboration with the team to develop training programs and strategies to teach new life skills in the areas of safety skills and safe transition methods, pre-vocational skills, self-help, self-management and leisure.
• Redirecting and assisting Individual with daily vocational duties and responsibilities; ensuring all jobs for this Individual are engaging and accounted for.
• Implementing and documenting progress in all training areas using individualized methods on a daily basis.
• Implementing goals and procedural objectives based on programs developed.
• Working with the team to develop appropriate daily routines, safety routines strategies, and judicious positive reinforcement of adaptive behaviors.
• Working with the team and Psychology (if needed) to develop, implement and develop individualized programs to decrease identified challenging symptoms and behaviors.
• Providing information to Psychiatry (if needed) to assist in the management of Psychiatric interventions.
• Escorting and providing information during scheduled Psychiatric appointments (as applicable).
• Providing and maintaining communication with the QIDP, PSS, and House Manager to ensure consistent support and appropriate programming for the individual.
• Assisting with educating peers to work with Individual during off times.
• Attending in-service training sessions.
• Functioning at all times as the Individual's advocate.
• Attending and working with Individual when scheduled for IPP meetings, EA / ET or AA.
• Accompanying Individual with off-campus trips and doctor's appointments.
• Performing other duties as required.

Exceptional Benefits :

Minimum of 30 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package :

Requirements :

Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.