Job Skills Trainer - Yale

Volunteers of America Texas; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Retirement plan

Education assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Volunteers of America Texas in Houston, TX is seeking a compassionate part-time worker to support program participants and help them develop job skills within the VOA‑Texas VOTS program. You will supervise and assist at community sites and job training activities, ensuring individuals meet program requirements and stay engaged.

The position offers reliable hours, a pay rate of $18.00 per hour, and benefits including healthcare, retirement, education assistance, PTO, and growth opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assesses 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).
• Maintains individual records and documentation
• Reports any significant incidents occurring during shift and documents such incidents as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? Join VOA-TEXAS!

Location: Houston, TX

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Part Time

Why you’ll love working with VOA-Texas:

• Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.


• Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more!


• Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plans, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more!

Day-To-Day:

• 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.


• Assesses 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).


• Maintains individual records and documentation


• Reports any significant incidents occurring during shift and documents such incidents as required.

Job Requirements

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

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

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