Pre-ETS Vocational Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY

Within the goals set by the Pre-ETS Program Director for the Pre-Employment Transition Service Program for Cape Abilities, the Vocational Specialist will implement services as designed in individualized vocational plans and curriculums.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Fosters good working relationship with employers and school personnel 
• Completes vocational assessment, interest inventory, job development, internship placement and business inquiries
• Implementation of vocational plans/ Pre-ETS curriculum for each student assigned
• Consults with Pre-ETS team to develop individualized assessments for each assigned student and develops Workplace Experience opportunities based on assessments, individual interests and team input
• Contributes ideas during team meetings regarding community exploration, business contacts and networking strategies for all students
• Provides job coaching for students in community-based Workplace Experiences throughout worksite locations, as assigned
• Assists and identifies goals geared toward the advancement and fulfillment of students’ service plans
• Maintains regular correspondence with teachers/ MRC Vocational Counselors of students assigned to caseload
• Develops and maintains contact with employers of students to track progress, successes, concerns and reports to Pre-ETS team
• Attends all meetings as requested
• Fosters maximum amount of student’s independence whenever individual is ready 
• Serves as a role model
• Implements vocational curriculum in compliance MRC/School personnel.
• Maintains professional relationships with contracting agency, other agencies, and internal staff.
• Serves as mandated reporter for suspected abuse and/or neglect of individuals to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)
• Advocates for individuals

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs additional duties, as assigned by Pre-ETS Program Director

COMPETENCIES

• Total Quality Management:  Is dedicated to providing the highest quality services, which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and performance management; creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes.
• Adaptability:  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; inspires others to be adaptable to change.
• Ethics, Values and Diversity:  Promotes an appropriate and effective work environment and strives to ensure that the agency’s core values and beliefs are applied during all circumstances; genuinely cares about people; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, lifestyle choices and genders; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; adheres to and promotes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); advocates for the rights and interests of individuals with disabilities to maximize their potential in the programs and communities of their choice.
• Integrity and Trust:  Is respectful, truthful, and transparent; keeps confidences; takes ownership and responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
• Problem Solving and Judgment:  Probes all useful and constructive sources to find pertinent answers; can analyze issues, identify problems and work toward appropriate solutions; collaborates with others or as part of a team; displays willingness to make decisions; makes timely decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Oral and Written Communications:  Speaks clearly, appropriately and effectively with a diverse group of individuals; is an active listener and gets clarification when necessary; participates constructively in meetings; is able to write clearly and succinctly; is able to communicate clearly in a variety of settings and situations.

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or educational experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years prior related experience.
• Ability to teach and model occupational tasks.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with coworkers and supported individuals and read fluently.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Massachusetts required.
• Successful completion of all state and Agency mandated trainings required upon hire.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No supervisory responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Normal working conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.