Janitorial/Vocational Support Professional
About the role
A Janitorial/Vocational Support Professional provides onsite instruction, support and encouragement to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities. Generally, the Janitorial/Vocational Support Professional works as a member of a team with the following objectives: Perform and train individual in janitorial services on and off-site locations. Person-centered planning and individualized implementation of goals for individuals receiving supports from the team Provides transportation to and from employment, volunteer and recreational sites. Deals with crisis situations. Assures that all duties required by the employment site of the person(s) receiving this support are met either through the person or the employee, as necessary. Locates and follows through on volunteer, recreational and business opportunities The VSP/Janitorial assures that activities in all locations comply with guidelines established by the agency, Federal government and the State of Maryland.
Responsibilities
- Employment, Volunteer and Recreational Skills & Supports: Assists individual(s) to meet his or her employment goals, by teaching skills, providing supports, and building on individual strengths and capabilities.
- Supports individual(s) in the development of friendships and other relationships in employment, volunteer and recreational settings.
- Provides on-site skill instructions and overall job training while encouraging development of natural support systems
- Monitors and assesses employer and consumer satisfaction.
- Analyzes potential job openings, locations, task, and responsibilities in order to coordinate job placement.
- Maintains frequent and positive contacts with employers, family members, or other important people in the lives of people served.
- Provides information, on behalf of the person receiving supports, to various