COMMUNITY TRAINING SPECIALIST

OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE has a full-time Community Training Specialist role in North Las Vegas, NV. You will train and supervise individuals served with disabilities, coordinate with Career Advocates, and help with daily hygiene, meals, and transportation support.

Core duties include leading team huddles, documenting progress, and maintaining compliance with plans, policies, and regulations. Travel between Las Vegas sites is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year verifiable custodial work experience.
• Valid Nevada Driver’s License.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of employment.
• CPI certification within 30 days of employment.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day training and supervision of individuals served with disabilities.
• Conduct daily team huddles to communicate information and gather feedback.
• Provide leadership and direction to individuals served.
• Ensure proper documentation such as notes and incident reports.
• Provide job coaching and assist Career Advocate to identify vocational strengths and goals.
• Perform manual cleaning duties and travel between Las Vegas locations.

Skills

Communication

Social perception

Problem solving

Feedback acceptance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Custodial experience (1 year)

Valid Nevada Driver’s License

CPR & First Aid within 30 days

CPI certification within 30 days

Experience with individuals with disabilities (preferred)

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: NORTH CAMPUS OF OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE - NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89032Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $16.25 - $16.25Job Shift: SwingJob Category: OtherSUMMARY

Under the direction of the Manager or Custodial Site Supervisor, the Community Training Specialist (CTS) is responsible for providing the day-to-day training and supervision of individuals served with disabilities. The CTS will ensure that team members develop the skills necessary to prepare them for future employment opportunities within the community, and to achieve the goals established in their Vocational and Individual Service Plans (ISP). This person will also work closely with the Career Opportunity Advocates to plan and provide work related supportive services such as assistance with hygiene, meals, and transportation.

Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilise appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and or physical disabilities.
• Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as mandated by state law.
• Provide department specific training/mentoring for all new employees and continuing training/mentoring for current employees.
• Conduct daily team huddles to solicit feedback, answer questions, and communicate relevant information to custodial employees.
• Provide managers with information regarding team member performance.
• Required to read service and habilitation plans for all individuals served in the program to assure each individual is receiving their proper care according to their plan(s).
• Ensure proper documentation is complete such as notes, Incident reports and corrective action.
• Complete time studies if contract requires.
• Comply with all Federal, State (Desert Regional Center) and local regulations and requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and direction to the individuals served.
• Evaluate and inspect the performance to guarantee quality assurance.
• Prioritize work ensuring the job scope is being accomplished on a daily basis.
• Responsible for managing inventory to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials.
• Provide job coaching, as well as assisting the Career Advocate to identify vocational strengths, challenges, and goals for each individual served.
• Provide manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of buildings. Typical duties may include dusting, mopping, sweeping, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture and simple operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Some travel to a variety of locations in the Las Vegas area.
• Must be able to meet all requirements of OV vehicle policies and travel:
• Between worksite locations
• Within the community
• May be assigned other duties as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Custodian
• Floor Care Custodian
• Custodial Aide
• Laundry Aide

QualificationsSKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, co-workers and supervisors (verbal and written).
• Must possess social perceptiveness to assess and understand other’s reactions and behaviors.
• Ability to resolve multiple complex issues simultaneously while remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to accept and apply performance-based feedback.
• Must encompass professional demeanor and ability to execute excellent customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: One (1) year verifiable work experience in the custodial field.
• Required: Valid Nevada Driver’s License Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements.
• Required: Current CPR and First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment
• Required: Current CPI certification within 30 days of employment
• Preferred: Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative of the minimums only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the work day.
• Ability to work in a typical office environment as well as a work center and community businesses with high level of noise.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot, cold, and fluctuating weather conditions, while maintaining performance and safety standards.
• Frequent bending, standing and lifting.