Vocational Support Specialist — Empowering Employment

The Arc Southern Chesapeake; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Southern Chesapeake is hiring a full-time Vocational Support Professional to provide onsite instruction, support and encouragement to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities in Calvert County.

You will work as part of a team to implement person-centered goals, assist with employment, community integration, and crisis management, while maintaining professional relationships with families and employers.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited high school or GED.
• 2 years of competitive employment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge about the formal and informal supports available in his or her community to assist people receiving supports to identify and access these supports.

Responsibilities

• Assists individual(s) to meet employment goals by teaching skills, supports, and building on individual strengths.
• Supports individuals in the development of friendships and other relationships in employment, volunteer and recreational settings.
• Provides on-site skill instructions and overall job training while encouraging development of natural support systems
• Maintains frequent and positive contacts with employers, family members, or other important people in the lives of people served.
• Provides information, on behalf of the person receiving supports, to various community, business, civic organizations and community service providers in a professional manner.
• Assures compliance with applicable regulations, (i.e., MOSHA, DDA, health fire).
• Develops Task Analyses, as necessary.
• Assists employment, recreational, volunteer and apprenticeship sites in the development of adaptive methods, as necessary.
• The VSP assures that activities in all locations comply with guidelines established by the agency, Federal government and the State of Maryland
• Provides or assists with personal care, as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

The Arc Southern Chesapeake is hiring a full-time Vocational Support Professional to provide onsite instruction, support and encouragement to people with developmental or intellectual disabilities in Calvert County.

You will work as part of a team to implement person-centered goals, assist with employment, community integration, and crisis management, while maintaining professional relationships with families and employers.