Vocational Skills Trainer - I/DD

About the role

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services. Provide on-site direct behavioral health care to the agency’s adult consumers.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily structure and coverage in the Progressive Achievement Center (PAC), including daily living skills, life skills, health and exercise issues, behavior management and medication management.
• Directly involved in the vocational training of consumers.
• Perform therapeutic intervention teaching, Individual Habilitation Plan development, and documentation in an employment and/or vocational setting for developmentally disabled consumers, some of whom may have a mental illness and/or physical or medical disabilities.
• Provide individualized teaching to adults in the skill areas of employment, socialization, community living, leisure and personal awareness, under the supervision of the Program Supervisor of PAC.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of training and vocational data.
• Act as liaisons and consumer advocates for community resources.
• Ensure services are rendered in accordance with SERV Achievement Center’s mission statement.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and adhere to all safety standards, Federal and State regulations and corporate policies.
• Cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor degree preferred in the areas of psychology, social work and special education.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and a driving record in good standing.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of behavioral health care, specific to the Developmentally Disabled and the Mentally Ill.
• Experience with behavioral oriented programming.
• Good reading, writing and communication skills.
• Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an eight‑hour day.
• Able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds and drive a company van for one to two hours a shift.

Pay

$22.26 to $24.22 per hour based on education and experience.