Service Coordinator - Qualified Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Description : POSITION SUMMARY

Perform vocational rehabilitation counseling services for adults with disabilities in a private non-profit.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information including files, progress notes (within 30 days of current date), records and reports on persons being served in program.
• Maintain data in databases, files, and through change forms that is up-to-date and provide all reports or information as requested by DECI or funding sources.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, review, and monitoring of effective and adequate vocational goals. Suggest goals to outside sources where inadequate or no goals exist when needed.
• Collect, organize and analyze information about individuals through observation, interviews and other sources to appraise interests and aptitudes for vocational training and placement purposes.
• Fully participate in all service planning meetings for individuals receiving services, recommending vocational goals and working with sponsoring agencies to advocate for most appropriate services. Coordinate with sponsoring agencies to maximize vocational potential of each individual receiving service.
• Assist individuals in the program in movement toward competitive work through training and goal setting.
• Develop and implement job-training, behavior plans, and appropriate interventions to achieve vocational goals as defined in each individual’s plan. May include demonstrating and / or performing various types of work within DECI or at a competitive worksite. Perform job analysis and task analysis to enhance training of individuals with disabilities. Task analysis will be used to develop task sequences and train individuals on new jobs.
• Assist individuals in mastering skills and meeting production standards.
• Provide individual or group counseling and training / learning opportunities that promote good work ethic, work attitude and current work skills to assist individuals in achieving competitive success.
• Comply with all applicable rules, requests and regulations of DECI, CARF, DMA, CMA, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and DMH / DD / SAS. Ensure standards for record keeping, access, vocational program design, and program implementation is met.
• Provide training, support and intervention to DECI staff as needed.
• Seek out accommodations and or assistive technology necessary to optimize vocational achievement.
• May include “Q” duties and qualifications if working with Medicaid billable services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialization Areas May Include Any Combination of the Following : Facility-based Vocational Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Pre- vocational / Enrichment Services or School Transition to Work

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills : Prefer excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word experience.

Other Requirements : U.S. Citizen or U.S. work qualification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (depends on area of specialization)

Physical Demands

Lift / Carry

Push / Pull

Frequency Key : C = Constantly : More than 66% of the time, F = Frequently : 33-66% of the time, O = Occasionally : up to 33% of the time, N = N / A : Not applicable / Not likely

Other Physical Requirements : N / A

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Training regarding individuals served and maintenance of company certifications / registrations is required. Additional training may include (but is not limited to) First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens. See Training Requirements Form for a detailed list of training.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT Some travel may be required depending on area of specialization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Office setting in a warehouse environment

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.