• Vocational Services Assistant OPWDD

    Catholic Charities Family Community Services (Penn Yan, NY)


    Vocational Services Assistant OPWDD

    Job Details

    Level

    Experienced

    Job Location

     

    Keuka Business Park - Penn Yan, NY

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School Diploma or GED

     

    Salary Range

     

    $19.50 - $20.50 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Over 50%

     

    Job Shift

     

    Days w/occasional evenings

     

    Job Category

     

    Developmental Disability Services

    Description

    Date: August 18, 2025

     

    Job Title:** **Vocational Services Assistant/OPWDD

     

    Department:** **Supportive Services

     

    Reports to: Director, Vocational Services

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    WC Code: 8857

     

    EEOC Code: 2

     

    Grade Level: 25

    General Description

    Implement vocational services developed by Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Supports may include, but are not limited to, job coaching, job development, educational support services, and other employment training.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Complete vocational intakes, observations, and/or evaluations to assist individuals with developing a plan to return to work based on interests, abilities, strengths and needs.

    + Serve as a job coach, to assist individuals in gaining skills needed to be successful in a completive job.

    + Assist individuals to understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their vocational situations.

    + Assist vocational services team with breaking down potential barriers to employment such as transportation options, discovery related activities and hours of operation.

    + Create service plans with measurable goals and objectives based on the individual’s interests, abilities, strengths and needs.

    + In collaboration with Vocational Services Community Liaison, assist with research of possible job openings and opportunities for individuals by contacting employment services, newspaper want ads, previous contacts, cold calling, and any other means of reaching potential employers.

    + Assist with educational goals, college applications, GED, and loan process, to assist individuals with returning to school.

    + Assist with facilitating workshops, on topics such as job clubs, computer labs, work compliance, problem solving, safety, and other training.

    + Assist with job analysis and job coaching, matching potential jobs/internships that meet the individual’s needs, skills and logistics of getting to the job site.

    + Assist individuals with interview preparation, resume writing, job application and follow-up.

    + Maintain close contact with individuals during job training and job development, intervening when necessary to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy. Interact with employees at worksite as needed.

    + Case Conference with employees, family, service coordinators, case manager, and production and team/site supervisors as needed.

    + Make necessary referrals for individuals or families to community resources including state vocational rehabilitation services and benefits counselors.

    + Meet standards for all documentation and work accuracy including timely completion of progress notes, assessments, service plans and authorization requests for all stakeholders.

    + Maintain individual records in compliance with agency and confidentiality guidelines.

    + Represent Catholic Charities at committees as desired and approved by supervisor.

    + Participate in regular individual supervision and team meetings.

    + Provide transportation to clients in agency or personal vehicle as required, based on program need.

    + Other duties as assigned.

     

    _Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required._

    Additional Requirements:

    + Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,

    + An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,

    + An ability to work under pressure,

    + Excellent verbal/written skills,

    + Ability to maintain confidentiality,

    + Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.

    + Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,

    + Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.

    Qualifications

    **Education:** High School diploma or GED.

     

    _Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered._ **

     

    **Credentials:** _N/A_

    **Experience:** 1 year of experience within a human service organization, preferably work focused on serving people with a disability.

    **Physical Demands/Work Environment:** The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

    **Compliance:** Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.