Employment Training Coordinator

Employment Training Coordinator

We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our team as an Employment Training Coordinator. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations and activities of our pre-vocational program. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and help them thrive.

Available Position:

• Location: Omaha, NE
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday; 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
• Wage: $18.75 per hour

In this role, you will coordinate and provide pre-vocational training and support to consumers with disabilities in a facility-based employment setting. Complete comprehensive assessments, individual support plans and daily service plan follow up. Utilize job coaching strategies to instruct individuals on proper work habits. Help consumers develop work skills through light assembly and packaging tasks for local businesses.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all consumers are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs and encouraging independence
• Author all Behavior Support, Safety Plans, Habilitative Programs and take lead in training
• Supervise, evaluate, and coordinate activities of subordinates
• Perform training and appropriate modeling of employability practices
• Advise consumer on how to develop their vocational and educational objectives
• Implement plans developed by and with the inter-disciplinary teams and other appropriate professionals
• Provide general supervision and guidance to consumers
• Administer medications under direction of physician
• Consult with supervisor concerning program plans for consumers
• Assist consumers, as necessary, into and out of automobiles, wheelchair, lavatory, and other activities of daily living and/or life function
• Assist with community access as required
• Assist consumers with participation on life enrichment activities
• Assist with personal care (toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc.) for consumers as needed
• Explain to consumers and their stakeholders the organization's policies and procedures
• Submits and reviews reports with supervisor
• Chart consumer habilitation programs, maintaining accurate and complete consumer file information in a timely fashion
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of Behavior Support Plans, Habilitation Programs, and Individual Service Plan per each consumers' outcomes and goals
• Learn production jobs used as training opportunities and teach those skills to clients
• Provide information on and refer individuals to public or private agencies and community services for assistance
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Implement approved emergency procedures in the event of a fire, tornado, or other natural disasters
• Role model appropriate behaviors for consumers
• Regular and punctual attendance during scheduled hours is essential

We provide excellent benefits to eligible employees:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability available
• 403(b) retirement program with match
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hours
• Career advancement opportunities
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for bonuses/incentives and internal recognition programs
• Paid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication Aide
• Build relationships and make a difference
• The MOST rewarding job you will ever have

Requirements:

• One years' experience performing similar functions in a similar organization
• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Completion of High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver's license and current auto insurance
• Pass all background checks: criminal, DMV, dependent adult and child abuse registry
• Compassionate and patient demeanor
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent in-person and electronic communication skills and interpersonal skills

Vodec's mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities, so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability.

Disclaimer

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