Lead Vocational Training Specialist

Milestone Inc; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Industries is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee vocational services within our residential program. You will lead Group Supervisors, Team Leaders, and DSPs, ensuring effective setup and operation of vocational jobs, while maintaining rigorous quality checks and progress documentation.

You will collaborate with the residential QIDP to implement habilitative day programs and behavioral management, participate in safety drills, and support staff during AM/PM shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Vocational Education, or related field is required.
• Must be able to intervene in behavioral or health related crisis.
• One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Group Supervisors, Team Leaders, and DSPs in vocational training sessions and documentation.
• Set up vocational jobs and demonstrate the setup to staff.
• Conduct quality checks of all running jobs and perform time studies.
• Coordinate with residential QIDP on habilitation plans and behavioral programs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for assigned individuals.
• Assist in safety drills and emergency communications as needed.
• Act as on-duty facility supervisor in Administrators’ absence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Behavioral management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Vocational Education, or related field

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Milestone Industries is seeking a dedicated supervisor to oversee vocational services within our residential program. You will lead Group Supervisors, Team Leaders, and DSPs, ensuring effective setup and operation of vocational jobs, while maintaining rigorous quality checks and progress documentation.

You will collaborate with the residential QIDP to implement habilitative day programs and behavioral management, participate in safety drills, and support staff during AM/PM shifts.