About this role
At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.
Location: Middletown, NY
Pay Rte: $17.50 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (40hrs)
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will include transporting and providing services to persons with a developmental disability to and from pre-vocational activities in the community.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Provide pre-vocational services to persons with a developmental disability
- Assist clients to achieve valued outcomes
- Daily documentation of services provided according to OPWDD regulations.
- Provide monthly summary of client progress according to OPWDD regulations
- Record attendance and time in/time out of program
- Ensure health, safety and program compliance
- Provide advocacy, mentorship and vocational support
- Transport clients from/to home and community activities
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Work as part of team of prevocational specialists
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Passion for assisting others to meet vocational goals
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience with I/DD population
- Valid Driver’s License
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) or ASL is a plus
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of 6 months experience with persons with a developmental disability
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.
- Able to drive for periods of time
EEO
Other facts
About Access: Supports for Living
Rewarding Lives. Healthy Communities.
Welcome to an agency that is passionate about supporting the families and communities of the Hudson Valley.
We have been evolving services for people facing the challenges of disability and mental illness for over 58 years.
Today ...we offer a broad range of programs and touch thousands of lives every week. Yet we always work hard to focus on the needs and potentials of one person at a time.
Our many and varied services are all focused on one goal: helping people with challenges live the fullest life possible.
We believe each of us is entitled to a voice in establishing our own life goals and strive to treat each person we assist as a partner.
We are committed to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.
What you'll do
- The Pre-Vocational Specialist will transport and provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities for pre-vocational activities. Responsibilities include assisting clients in achieving valued outcomes and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
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