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The Kennedy Collective · 2 months ago

Vocational Training & Support Specialist

Trumbull,CT,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Kennedy Collective is seeking a Vocational Training & Support Specialist to make a meaningful impact by fostering individuals’ development and well-being. The role involves assisting individuals with career planning, providing education and support to employers, and maintaining comprehensive case records.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Maintain comprehensive and accurate individual electronic case records according to Agency standards, adhering to all state funding compliance requirements

Assist individuals with career planning, which may include, but is not limited to interview preparation, exploring job openings, and completing steps to fulfill employer required documentation/training

Accurately complete individual attendance and billing sheets, ensuring there are service documentation notes to support all services being billed

Attend and participate in in-service, agency and funding meetings as required

Provide education, support, and training to employers regarding supervising people with disabilities

Maintain open and professional communication with outside agencies as relevant to individual needs

Exercise supervision of individual(s) at community-based worksites

Serve as Case Manager to assigned caseload and other individuals as necessary. This may include but is not limited to providing physical assessment; crisis intervention; individual counseling; independent living skills, leisure activities; skill training; job-seeking skill teaching; site development and modeling a variety of occupations and social skills

Support individuals to increase independence on the job and in community based on planning and support team service plan

Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

DisabilitiesCPR certificationPMT certificationMicrosoft OfficeAdvocacy skillsCrisis interventionCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma

Valid Driver's License and must maintain a satisfactory driving record

You are required to be in possession of a car on-site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods

Must maintain PMT and CPR certification and all other required trainings and certifications

Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the internet

May require the ability to transfer individuals requiring personal hygiene care

May require the physical endurance to use physical crisis intervention techniques which may include retraining individuals

May provide physical interventions which may include lifting, mobility, first aid, and safety evacuations

Move and lift weights up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis