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Job Summary:

The Vocational Specialist/Student Placement provides support to individuals with barriers to employment and education attainment in their community. The Vocational Specialist/Student Placement will support the individual in achieving their employment and educational goals in a person-centered manner through refinement of skills such as communication, self-care, socialization, personal adjustment, and relationship development.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide support to promote the development and growth of employability, during training, job development and on the job.

• Form and maintain relationships with participants, community employers, and partners.

• Develop, plan, and facilitate vocational workshops.

• Working knowledge of job market, post-secondary resources, community resources and public transportation.

• Use of observational and standardized evaluations to support in creating a career pathway and make meaningful recommendations for vocational success.

• Written communication skills for documentation, articulation of progress toward individual goals and observations/ interactions.

• Model professional work skills, including care of equipment, materials and property.

• Professionally represent OLV Human Services in our community consistent with agency Values.

• Complies with all federal and state regulations and agency policies pertaining to HIPAA, false claims, whistleblower policies, and all others.

• Work individually with participants to promote the development and growth of independent living skills, job readiness, educational exploration and self-advocacy in a work or academic setting.

• Provide direct support to job-seekers with barriers to employment in all stages of an employment process. This includes job development, on-the-job support and retention support.

• Provide training and work readiness services in community employment settings.

• Proficiency in navigating and demonstrating use of technology for vocational development. This includes job applications, cloud-based programs, mobile technology and internet safety. Further proficiency in remote engagement tools (video conferencing) is expected.

• Any other relevant functions identified by Program Director.

Skills:

Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently

Consistency and Reliability: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Active Listening: Provide services in a person-centered manner; demonstrate professional empathy and patience.

Advocacy Skills

Creative approach to problem-solving: Ability to navigate the internet and basic computer operations; Organizational and time management skills.

Minimum Education/Experience Required: Must be enrolled in an appropriate college program aligned with this student placement

License/Registration/ Certifications Required: Valid NYS Driver’s License

Training Requirements: N/A

Physical Requirements:

The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, good vision.

The frequent physical demands of the position are, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.

The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.