Job Skills Trainer - Yale

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Retirement plan

Education assistance program

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Volunteers of America Texas in Houston, TX seeks caring individuals for part-time roles making a difference daily. You will work side-by-side with people served, teaching job skills and supporting employment readiness.

Responsibilities include supervision, skill assessment, planning individual supports, documenting progress, and liaising with RN when needed. A high school diploma and valid Texas driver's license are required.

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.
• Valid Texas Driver's License, clear MVR and ability to be insured.

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

Valid Texas Driver's License

Job description

VOA-Texas

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.
• 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).
• 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.

Make a living by making a difference.

Accessibility

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Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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