Training Specialist (CD) - Developmental Disabilities and Employment Services

Job Title

Incumbent works directly with individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or a mental health diagnosis. More specific job descriptions can be found below relating to Team Assignment.

Hanover County CSB adheres to the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers setting requirements which provide Virginians eligible for DD Waiver services the choice to receive services and supports in the community versus an institutional setting.

The Training Specialist position is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Training Specialist Ladder has four levels ranging from Training Specialist I to Senior Training Specialist. Incumbents normally report to a Training Specialist Supervisor and supervise no staff.

Essential Functions (All Teams):

• Ensure an individual's rights of privacy, dignity and respect, and freedom from coercion and restraint.
• Facilitate individual choice regarding services and supports, and who provides them.
• Completes paperwork and files reports as required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

*Supported Employment Team (two locations) – This position supports and facilitates career development for persons with an intellectual/developmental disability and/or mental health diagnosis.

• Assists in training and supervising consumers in areas of employment, self-help, and social skills
• Provides on-site job coaching; works with job site supervisor to resolve problems
• Transports consumers to and from job sites
• Assists in developing and implementing individual employment and consumer service plans, monitors client progress
• Designs and develops training methods and reinforcement strategies
• Assesses client readiness, skills, abilities, and interests, and train/perform job duties as needed with individuals on-site within businesses in the community
• Assists consumers in coordinating employment services with other service providers
• Reviews, maintains and prepares a variety of consumer records and reports (e.g. behavior, consumer progress, consumer payroll, billing)

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards: None Known

B. Environment: Field – Routine exposure to adverse weather, dust, fumes, odors, noise, vibrations, and repetition

C. Location: Site-based programs, community and/or community

D. Physical Effort: Travel may be necessary to transport persons served. Must be able to physically assist persons served, up to 100 pounds, maneuver

*See Special Conditions

E. Non-Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (All Positions/Teams): Familiarity with programs and services for persons being served. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to establish effective working relationships with persons served and their families, staff, Board members, and community groups/businesses. Must be able to exercise sound judgement, work effectively under pressure, and demonstrate integrity and flexibility. Ability to operate a personal computer and related software and other standard office equipment.

Education, Experience and Training:

*Supported Employment/Day Support/Supported Living Teams: High school diploma or GED; one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelors degree preferred in a related field. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional education, experience and training (specificity of training depends on team assignment).

*Transportation Team: High school diploma or GED; at least one year of experience working in transportation and with individuals with disabilities preferred; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional experience and training.

Special Conditions (All Positions/Teams):

• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License
• TB test
• CPS (Child Protective Services) Check
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Criminal Records Check including fingerprinting *Supported Employment Team and Day Support Team

• Must be able to successfully pass CPR/First Aide training as well as behavior management as required by regulation, including but not limited to Title 12 of the Virginia Administrative Code. This training process includes a hands-on, in-person demonstration of first aid and CPR competency, for successful completion. This demonstration requires bending, lifting, and completing activities on the floor.

This position works on-site with a group of individuals with a disability with an employer in the community. The applicant will be responsible for training and support while on-site and all documentation to meet billing requirements for services provided.