Vocational Employment Specialist, Part Time - San Antonio

About the role

We are looking for a Vocational Employment Specialist to support PCSI's work with Project SEARCH in San Antonio. The role involves supporting students with disabilities ages 18-21 in internships throughout different areas of the hospital, providing job coaching and other support.

Responsibilities

• Teach job skills to supported employees, ensuring a safe working environment for employees at all times.
• Ensure job accommodations are provided as stated to increase independence and productivity.
• Document progress, maintain case management and prepare reports in support of the Company, mission and AbilityOne program.
• Support, implement, report, and follow up on positive behavior and behavior intervention.
• Advocate for assigned employees 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.
• Perform set-up duties as necessary to include quality checks, read work orders, set-up and clean-up of machines and work stations, material handling, and ensure smooth work flow.
• Work closely with client staff and employees to develop positive, consistent relationships and communication to ensure opportunities and inclusion for employees.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a community-based, external job coaching program.
• Actively participate and regularly attend Rehabilitation department and client staff trainings/meetings by sharing information, contributing ideas, facilitating and actively listening.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED required, some college preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience advocating, training and developing people with various disabilities in a vocational setting required.
• Certification in Job Coaching for the State of Texas is preferred.
• Certification in Job Placement for the State of Texas is preferred.
• Certification in Supported Employment Specialist for the State of Texas preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Operational knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SharePoint is preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of disability documentation, case notes and evaluations.
• Knowledge of JWOD Act, AbilityOne, SourceAmerica a plus.
• Knowledge of community social services and case management techniques.
• Requires knowledge of PC functions and Software.
• 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.

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 remain in a stationary position regularly, up to 85% of the time.
• Ability to work occasional flexible hours to include evenings.
• Ability to exchange accurate information in person and over the phone.
• Travel may be required, up to 25%.