POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for carrying out the policies set forth by the agency for the daily operations of the vocational program.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School education or equivalent with 3 years' experience in related field. Provides own transportation for program coordination needs.

SKILL SETS: Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIORMENTAL DEMANDS: Visual acuity and average hand dexterity necessary for the overall operations of the program(s). Frequent talking and hearing when communicating with individuals, staff, families, other service providers, and businesses. Patience, tolerance, and ability to deal with stress on a daily basis. Possible exposures to blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and communicable diseases. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, occasional stooping, and climbing. Traveling as required.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs and supervises vocational services staff.
2. Identifies needs in program planning and facilitates overall production development.
3. Develops close working relationship with families, guardians, and service providers to ensure individual's needs are being met.
4. Develop close relationships with industries and/or businesses.
5. Adhere to local, state, and federal department of labor laws and regulations.
6. Consistently/Regularly assists and participates in the procurement of new contract work.
7. Assures ethical and competitive bidding on contracts.
8. Assists with overseeing and coordination of contracts.
9. Assures materials and supplies for program(s) are obtained.
10. Recruits and interviews individuals for approved program positions.
11. Attends in-service and incorporate information for improving program services.
12. Supervises daily operations of vocational program(s).
13. Develops programs that are person centered.
14. Ensure the development, delivery, and evaluation of quality DDID Services.
15. Liaison with local support groups for DDID services.
16. Assist in development of community resources, facilities, and services.
17. Evaluate and assesses potential referrals for DDID services.
18. Assists in coordination of transportation as needed.
19. Uses terminology concerning individual that avoids negative labeling.
20. Perform average math and reading skills.
21. Identifies and requests maintenance repairs as needed.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Adheres to Communicare, Inc. policies and procedures.
2. Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.

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SIGNATURE DATE

Approved: __________

Effective: __________

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled