VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIVE SPECIALIST

ABRAXAS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS HIRING!!

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

Wage :  $22 / hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE / JOB CODE : Vocational Rehabilitative Specialist

❖ POSITION STATEMENT : This position oversees the overall development, organization, implementation, and operation of the agency’s youth vocational program.

❖ RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB AND ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS :

➢ Assists in developing career, technical education and work experience programs for youth in conjunction with the agency’s education staff, school supervisor and management team.

➢ Develops and maintains healthy, productive working relationships with local agencies and business partners to assist in creating vocational opportunities for youth.

➢ Develops and manages planning, oversight and supervision of youth in the Transition / Vocation program and ensures programming supports both PDE and other accredited bodies that Abraxas is affiliated by.

➢ Initiates, guides, and ensures communication and coordination between the school, Transition / Vocation program, and clinical and business staff within the agency to ensure youth needs are integrated with the treatment and educational processes.

➢ Initiates, guides, and ensures communication and coordination between the schools, licensing agencies, and funding sources.

➢ Coordinates, implements, and oversees career and technical education and work experiences.

➢ Ensures effective oversight and supervision of youth in the conduct of work programming to include outdoor / indoor maintenance, greenhouse and / or other vocational programs implemented.

➢ Ensures compliance with all work rules and labor laws for agency youth.

➢ Collects and reports data on the agency’s youth work program for student job portfolios and court reports.

➢ Develops and implements policies and procedures to support the operation of the youth work program and community.

➢ Develops and implements educational programs and groups to educate youth and staff regarding the purpose and policies of the youth work program.

➢ Works closely with clinical supervisors, caseworkers, and the agency business manager to ensure that all youth involved in work program fulfill expectations.

➢ Tracks and reports youth work hours as required.

➢ Assesses student portfolios and their successful completion and presentation in the dorms.

➢ Participates in developing effective team, directs and supports employees and co-workers, and provides feedback and mentoring.

➢ Plans, organizes and facilitates job placements, coordinates workflow and communicates action plans consistently with team members.

➢ Role models and teaches effective supervision and management of clients, interacts meaningfully with clients, and observes client behavior and intervenes appropriately.

➢ Ensures effective people security including headcounts, room checks, and client movements.

➢ Maintains confidentiality of information as it relates to client information.

➢ Implements and mentors employees regarding Abraxas policies on professional expectations, code of conduct and other practices and procedures, serves as a role model for clients and employees, and supports the company’s mission, goals and objectives.

➢ Responsible for effective use of resources within budgetary limitations.

➢ Ensures the safety and security of clients and facility.

➢ Ensures implementation of Environment of Care program and infection control practices.

➢ Demonstrates leadership during emergency procedures.

➢ Addresses client grievances as appropriate. .

➢ Participates the teaching and support of clients in the Transition / Vocation Program.

➢ Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.

➢ Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.

❖  MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• The following educational requirements are acceptable for this classification including :
• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of (2) two years of related experience;
• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Other Qualifications :

NETWORK FUNCTIONS :

➢ Maintain and abides by OSHA requirements and guidelines

➢ Observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures

➢ Observes all Personnel Policies and Procedures

➢ Observes all Agency Policies and Procedures

➢ Observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality

➢ Completes and returns all paperwork distributed by the Human Resource Department

➢ Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings

➢ Maintains a professional demeanor and exercise good professional judgment in all areas of employment duties

➢ Documents time worked accurately

❖ PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

➢ Individual must be able to meet physical requirements of the job :

Climbing steps - Driving a vehicle

About Company :

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy / childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.