Vocational Trainer

Verland; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

Tuition Reimbursement

403b with Company Match

Competitive PTO Plan

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A community support organization in Sewickley is looking for a Vocational Trainer to provide direct supervision and assistance to individuals. The role involves developing life skills training programs and collaborating with a team to support vocational duties. Applicants should be patient, self-motivated, and capable of handling challenging behaviors. A high school diploma is preferred, and sign language skills are a must. The position offers health benefits, a 403b plan, and competitive PTO.

Qualifications

• Ability to constructively handle challenging behaviors of both physical and social nature.
• Must learn sign language to communicate with the individual.
• Must maintain excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Develop training programs to teach new life skills.
• Assist individual with daily vocational duties.
• Document progress in training areas.

Skills

Patience

Analytical skills

Ability to handle challenging behaviors

Collaboration with interdisciplinary team

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Position

Vocational Trainer

Location

Sewickley, PA

Job Type

Full‑time

Description

This Vocational Trainer requires the ability to work closely with one individual on a daily basis in both the Adult Training Facility and Residential environments. The work involves providing the individual with direct supervision and assistance with their vocational duties. Must be able to facilitate life skills training and social behaviors during the individual’s daily routine. This is an hourly, non‑exempt position.

Schedule

Monday thru Friday 6 am to 2:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Working in collaboration with the team to develop training programs and strategies to teach new life skills in the areas of safety skills and safe transition methods, pre‑vocational skills, self‑help, self‑management and leisure.
• Redirecting and assisting Individual with daily vocational duties and responsibilities; ensuring all jobs for this Individual are engaging and accounted for.
• Implementing and documenting progress in all training areas using individualized methods on a daily basis.
• Implementing goals and procedural objectives based on programs developed.
• Working with the team to develop appropriate daily routines, safety routines strategies, and judicious positive reinforcement of adaptive behaviors.
• Working with the team and Psychology (if needed) to develop, implement and develop individualized programs to decrease identified challenging symptoms and behaviors.
• Providing information to Psychiatry (if needed) to assist in the management of Psychiatric interventions.
• Escorting and providing information during scheduled Psychiatric appointments (as applicable).
• Providing and maintaining communication with the QIDP, PSS, and House Manager to ensure consistent support and appropriate programming for the individual.
• Assisting with educating peers to work with Individual during “off” times.
• Attending in‑service training sessions.
• Functioning at all times as the Individual’s advocate.
• Attending and working with Individual when scheduled for IPP meetings, EA/ET or AA.
• Accompanying Individual with off‑campus trips and doctor’s appointments.
• Performing other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 60 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage

Requirements

• Must be able to constructively handle challenging behaviors of both a physical and social nature.
• Ability to work with Individual who may exhibit non‑compliant behavior.
• Must have patience; self‑motivation; and the capability of learning skills to address non‑compliant behavior.
• Must learn sign language to be able to communicate with the individual.
• Ability to work in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of basic principles and techniques for training and interacting with developmentally/physically challenged individuals preferred.
• Must maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Ability to successfully complete offered training.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Must have all required clearances. Must maintain all required certifications.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have good analytical and writing skills.

Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.