VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION TRAINER

(Full-Time)

Do you have a passion for helping others by enriching the lives of people living with disabilities and special needs in your community?

If yes, we want to meet you!

The Vocational Exploration Trainer will collaborate with internal teams to provide a variety of effective one-to-one, hands-on skills training techniques to program participants for the purposes of preparing participants for community employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Effective verbal & written communication skills with supervisor, participant, team members and stakeholders.
• Uses physical small motor skills and hand dexterity as part of the training.
• Stands for long periods of time, lifts to 30 lbs. and uses a pallet jack to push and pull.
  

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists in developing vocational skills and workplace behaviors to groups and individuals that support participants in acquiring and maintaining successful community employment.
• Applies assistive technology to increase quality and personal output for a more consistent/positive outcome.
• Ensure a supportive and encouraging environment for Participants job expectations and accountabilities used in the workplace.
• Leads by example to model positive and appropriate work behaviors, and positive work ethics.
• Implements interventions to overcome barriers that may prevent individuals from reaching their employment goals.
• Determines the use of technology applications within operations and services to enhance quality and increase outcomes.
• Maintains a professional rapport and provides quality customer service to all inquiries, concerns, and complaints with all internal/external stakeholders .
• Collaborates with the rehabilitation team to achieve goals, customer standards, and deadlines.
• Completes accurate information for reporting and ensures documentation compliance with licensing, regulatory, accreditation, and internal standards.
• Promotes safety and welfare of self and others.
• Transports consumers to volunteer sites and trial work experience sites.
• Ensures document and reporting comply with required standards according to DOL and CARF accreditation
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication. Bilingual skills preferred .
• Must possess a flexible attitude; excellent listening skills necessary to interact with individuals with disabilities
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Possess a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
  

About Us!

Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so. Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.

Easterseals NJ offers paid training, a generous benefits package including paid time off, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more! For all details, visit www.enjbenefits.com .