Program Placement : Compass Program
Supervision : The Compass Program Coordinator and Director of Transition & Vocational Services
Work Year Requirements : Full-Time
Responsibilities :
- Assist in facilitating goals outlines in participants person-centered plan and ISP
- Provide mobility training in the community based on participant individual interest Individual Service Plans (ISP)
- Provide opportunities for social inclusion and interactions with age appropriate peers in the community
- Assist program participants to identify and connect with community opportunities for social, recreational, and vocational development in conjunction with their goals identified in their person-centered plan and ISP
- Provide workplace training and instruction that will enable individuals to learn job tasks and integrate into a business work routine
- Liaison with business personnel regarding : support needs of the individual placed; the individual's work performance; and the building of natural supports
- Observe and record student behavior and performance in the community and worksite
- Maintain ongoing communication with program coordinator and other agency staff as outlined by program coordinator and / or program administrator
- Attend meetings as requested
- Submit required reports and other tasks as assigned by program coordinator and / or program administrator
- Maintain knowledge of current best practices through ongoing training and professional development
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Director
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications :
Minimum high school diploma, Associates degree in human services preferredACRE certification or current CESP certification preferredFamiliar with the developmental, vocational and social needs of young adults with developmental, mental health, physical, and learning disabilitiesAbility to assist in developing and implementing person-centered planningGood communication, written communication, computer literacy, familiar with Google Docs, Microsoft applicationsAbility to measure outcomes and create progress reportsAvailable to work flexible hours to include afternoons and eveningsSafe driving record and current RI chauffeur's licenseWest Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer