Vocational Employment Specialist - Part Time

About the role

PCSI is looking for a part-time Vocational Employment Specialist for our Vocational Rehabilitation services program in San Antonio. This team provides Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), job placement, and other support services to job seekers with disabilities. The Vocational Employment Specialists support a client base of people with disabilities, including high school and young adult student populations, as they enter the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Teach onsite Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), job, and life skills to high school and 18+ student populations.
• Teach Vocational Adjustment Training coursework to individuals with disabilities.
• Seek and secure employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Ensure job accommodations are provided as stated to increase independence and productivity.
• Advocate for assigned clientele to ensure vocational needs, desires, and goals are known, addressed, and accomplished.
• Support independence with independent living skills such as personal hygiene (e.g. hand washing and occasional grooming issues, etc.) as necessary for job success.
• Support, implement, report, and follow up on positive behavior and behavior intervention.
• Document progress, maintain case management and prepare reports in support of the Company, mission, and state program requirements.
• Write, edit, prepare and submit a variety of Texas Workforce Commission report forms.
• Work closely with department staff to develop positive, consistent relationships and communication to ensure opportunities and inclusion for employees.
• Participate in the development, implementation and management of internal and external mission-focused programs.
• Actively participate and regularly attend department and client staff trainings/meetings by sharing information, contributing ideas, facilitating and actively listening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience advocating, training and developing people with various disabilities in departmental training and vocational settings required.
• Certification in UNT Job Placement and Job Skills Training for the State of Texas is preferred.
• Certification in UNT Vocational Adjustment Training for the State of Texas is preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Skills

• Requires knowledge of PC functions and Software.
• Operational knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Experience with SharePoint and Office 365 is preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of disability documentation, case notes and evaluations preferred.
• Knowledge of Texas Workforce Commission – VRS policies and requirements.
• Knowledge of community social services and case management techniques preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to set and manage priorities.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality is required.

Other Requirements

• Ability to pass criminal, drug, financial, and driving screening.
• May need to have the ability to legally drive a company vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, phone, fax, copier, etc. and a personal computer.
• Ability to exchange accurate information in person and over the phone.
• Primarily works indoors.

PCSI does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require sponsorship now or in the future. All veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!