Job Skills Trainer

Volunteers of America Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Texas seeks a Job Skills Trainer to support and supervise individuals in the VOTS program, teaching job skills, independent living, social and community integration while protecting their rights.

This part-time role involves hands-on coaching on job tasks, documenting progress, coordinating transportation when needed, and collaborating with staff, families and community partners to help participants gain employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer at least six months of experience or training with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with clean MVR preferred and ability to be insured.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support for coordination, instruction and supervision of individuals in the VOTS Program.
• Teaches effective job skills and techniques to help individuals maintain employment.
• Supervises and supports individuals learning skills in the program and in the community.
• Assesses individual skills on a daily and weekly basis.
• Explores interests, capabilities, preferences, and ongoing support needs.
• Maintains records and documentation as required by policies.

Skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Independence

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Description Job Summary:

The Job Skills Trainer position is a direct support position for the coordination, instruction, and supervision of individuals in the Vocational Opportunity and Training Services (VOTS) Program while ensuring the protection of the individual's rights. This position consists of instructing individuals with disabilities and/or disadvantages around job skills in conjunction with independent living skills, social skills, community integration while supporting the individuals to become valued members of their community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides direct support for the coordination, instruction and supervision of individuals in the VOTS Program.
• Works side‑by‑side with individuals placed on job sites, teaching effective job skills and techniques to help them maintain their employment.
• Supervises and supports individuals while they are learning and practicing skills in the VOTS program, in the community, including volunteer work and recreational sites.
• Assess individual skills on a daily and weekly basis.
• Explores the individual's interests, capabilities, preferences, and ongoing support needs.
• Provides reinforcement of counseling and therapy activities; corrects unacceptable behavior and helps people served meet the necessary requirements of the program, volunteer, or work site rules.
• Provides assistance with medications and performance of tasks as delegated by an RN (if applicable).
• Conducts training related to an individual's assessed needs.
• Maintains individual records and documentation as required by organization policies and procedures such as, but not limited to, documentation of significant observation notes, progress or lack thereof, and any behavioral management activities.
• Reports any significant incidents occurring during shift and documents such incidents as required.
• Assists in securing and providing transportation; keeps inside of vehicles clean and ensures sufficient gasoline level for next usage (if company vehicle utilized).
• Provides direct supervision of individuals' safety and security through preventative techniques as required.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals, co‑workers, families, employers, and other agencies.
• Advocates for individuals rights and reports suspected abuse & neglect to supervisor immediately (within one hour).
• Advises supervisor of any special needs or emergencies and recommends follow‑up.
• Promotes an organizational culture that fosters passion for the mission, cooperation, open and frequent communication, teamwork, and is in alignment with the organizational vision.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings.
• Requires regular attendance and punctuality during the scheduled shift to perform the above essential functions.
• Performs other duties and special assignments as directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct organizational supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER

• Time commitment: 20 hours per week
• Must be willing to remain past shift on occasions if replacement coverage has not arrived
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Criminal and educational background check
• If driving frequently for VOA‑TX business:
• MVR background check (good driving record)
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Proof of Insurance

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must successfully complete any required training and acquire any required certifications within prescribed timeframes. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

• Skill in the use of a personal computer and software applications (e.g. Microsoft, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records
• Able to respect and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust, and treats people with respect
• Ability to interact with staff members and community contacts
• Demonstrates high degree of integrity and ethical standards
• Upholds organizational values

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Problem Solving

• Ability to recognize problems and take corrective actions as determined by agency and program policies and procedures

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer at least six months of experience or training with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas Drivers' License, clear MVR and ability to be insured.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.