Employment Transition Services - Program Specialist

Employment Transition Services (ETS) Program Specialist

Blind & Vision Rehabilitation is searching for an energetic, compassionate, and professional individual - someone who possesses a true calling to improve the lives of others as our ETS Program Specialist. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and supervising goal-orientated activities and job-simulated tasks to help individuals who are blind, visually impaired or who have intellectual and developmental disabilities develop essential skills for success in everyday life and in the workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and maintain all 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2390 and 6100 regulations, including all program established policies and procedures.
• Assess and determine an individual’s vocational needs for program; establish goal-orientated tasks and skill development objectives by means of simulated job tasks and work environments, contract jobs, and community involvement in accordance with their ISP.
• Assign daily job tasks and keep accurate records of each client's progress. Provide individual or small group instruction, as needed, to help them strengthen their abilities and reach their goals.
• Maintain program floor; set-up or break down job tasks, keep floors clear and lunch area clean, keep storage closets organized.
• Complete all required documentation including, but not limited to, client’s attendance, goal progress, job production and accuracy, daily sheets, monthly reports, quarterly reports, and annual assessments.
• Participate in annual ISP meetings and any other needed meetings for client; provide any updates and revisions related to program to the Supports Coordinator (SC) and team members as applicable.
• Maintain a current knowledge of each individual’s needs and abilities per their ISP; update staff as needed to ensure the safe and successful implementation of goals. Create a positive atmosphere and a safe place for learning, support positive workforce behavior, and create and develop intriguing job tasks to maintain current skill sets and help develop new ones.
• Maintain 24-hours of training annually, which includes CPR, First Aid, Medical Administration, CPS, and 55 Pa. Code Chapter required courses.
• Drive agency vehicle as needed (transporting individuals for community engagement, events, etc.)
• Provide back up for other program staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Kindness, empathy, and understanding
• Professionalism and patience
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Adaptability, dependability, and initiative

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (preferably in Social Work, Special Education, from an accredited college or university) and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Office
• Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to drive a passenger van

Clearances Required/Need to Obtain:

• Act 151 (Child Abuse History Clearance)
• Act 34 (Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Clearance)
• Act 114 (Federal Criminal History Record Clearance)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person