Access-Supports for Living Careers

Description

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the IDD Program Director, the Pre-Vocational Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing programming that is challenging, inspiring, and in-line with the valued outcomes of the individuals who receive services. Programming should be person-centered, foster community integration, and focus on skill acquisition and, or retention while remaining compliant to agency, state, and federal requirements. This is a management position that provides supervision to the Direct Support Professionals in the program.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Works with the IDD Program Director to coordinate and implement program goals.
• Works with the IDD Program Director and Community Site Developer to identify/establish potential sites, as well as build community relationships. 
• Support people served to achieve Valued Outcomes as it pertains to the Life Plan & Staff Action Plan.
• Complete daily documentation of services according to OPWDD regulations
• Complete monthly summary reports of individual’s progress according to OPWDD regulations.
• Works alongside IDD Program Director to ensure completion of Annual Assessments as required.
• Provide transportation to various volunteer sites in the community.
• Support people served to perform various tasks related to soft skills/job readiness skills.   
• Actively develop and run group lesson plans/activities as it relates to OPWDD’s Work Readiness Curriculum.
• Prepares for and attends Life Plan and other team meetings, and utilizes the information gathered to assist with the development of Staff Action Plans.
• Monitors the electronic health record (i.e., eVero) to ensure complete, accurate and timely completion of service delivery as required.
• Monitors service delivery as required to ensure quality and adherence to NADSP Core Competencies, Code of Ethics, Staff Action Plan and Safeguards. Take correction actions as necessary and immediately notify Supervisor of concerns.
• Creates and maintains a healthy and productive work environment by modeling positive behaviors that teach patience, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Follow and adhere to all agency and program policy and procedures, including HIPAA, Confidentiality, Accident / Incident Reporting, Corporate Culture Playbook and implementing the Corporate Compliance Plan and related policies and procedures, and reporting facility and/or program needs to the Supervisor. 
• Actively participates in supervision for professional growth and development.
• Reports to work promptly and adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Complete all required initial and annual training as well as ongoing training to increase knowledge.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with staff, colleagues, and members of the community.
• Attends department and agency meetings as requested.
• Maintains a valid NYS driver’s license in good standing and operates agency vehicles as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, communication and motivational skills.
• Good analytical ability with problem solving and follow up.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software and E-Mail system.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to operate an agency vehicle.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with people with special needs preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulation as they pertain to Community Based Pre-Vocational services (CBPV) preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS 

Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job including but not limited to the ability to stoop, lift, kneel, push, pull, reach, stand, walk, hear, listen, and communicate appropriately.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee    encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.