Will provide hands-on, on the job training, vocational training and vocational counseling to assist persons with disabilities in developing career independence.Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include evenings and weekends. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday; 7.5 hours per day. Come join our growing, dynamic Easter Seals Enterprise team!
Basic Responsibilities:
Direct Service:
Work alongside clients at janitorial & landscaping work sites to provide training and ensure the work is completed to the job site’s/ volunteer site’s satisfaction and to provide the highest quality service.
Check client work and production performance and retrain client/ crews as needed.
Assist the client in identifying vocational strengths, skills, and need areas prior to ISP meeting.
Ensure that crew member’s goals are measurable and applicable to work/training being performed.
Coordinate with client and other team members and conduct client’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings held semi-annually, annually, and as required.
Assist clients in identifying needs for accommodations, adaptive equipment, or assistive technology that increases client’s ability to increase productivity/vocational independence.
Provide vocational training through crew work, production work, community volunteer work, pre-vocational activities or downtime training to clients either internally or externally.
Prepare and distribute a monthly calendar of instructional training, volunteer opportunities and available community activities.
Assist in the development of job descriptions including task analysis for client vocational training on specific jobs.
Ensure all client paperwork are completed and submitted.
Ensure all applicable time studies are completed and updated to finance as appropriate semi-annually.
Complete all mandatory Easter Seals/Cal-OSHA/worksite trainings with crew members annually or as needed.
Pick up/deliver work service contract supplies as needed.
Transport clients to work sites when necessary.
Cross train on all contract work both paid and volunteer to meet the needs of the agency.
Attend all ESE team meetings as scheduled and required.
Provide exceptional customer services, both internally and externally.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED is recommended; or one (1) year full time experience working with individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1-2 years previous janitorial experience required.
1-2 years previous landscaping experience preferred.
Language Skills
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Effective interpersonal communication techniques.
Follow written and verbal directions.
Effectively be able to present information and respond to questions from supervisor, case managers, clients and the general public.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and use available resources.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Interpret and follow a variety of instructions provided verbally, written, in diagram or schedule form.
Maintain composure and good judgement under stressful conditions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, clients, and the general public.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Position requires possession of a current valid California driver's license and proof of liability insurance, and driving record that meets the agency standards.
Position requires a fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice.
Position requires a current certificate in Adult CPR with AED and Basic First Aid from an approved provider.
Position requires proof of a negative TB test within twelve (12) months of hire.
Position requires pre-placement back assessment and physical.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Walk, sit, stand and lift or carry items not weighing more than 45 lbs.
Talk and hear.
Use hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools or controls.
Occasionally, the employee must reach for items, crouch or kneel.
Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close to far vision, to include depth perception and visual accuracy.
Easterseals Superior CA is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Participates in E-Verify
