Vocational Habilitation Training Specialist II

Vocational Habilitation (Voc/Hab) Training Specialist II

Role Responsibilities

The Voc/Hab Training Specialist II works under the direct supervision of the Voc/Hab Manager II at the largest Learning Center at Texana Center, located in Rosenberg, TX. The Voc/Hab Training Specialist II is responsible for the assessment of consumer skills, the development and implementation of training programs and the development of IP’s for the consumers who receive day habilitation services. The Voc/Hab Training Specialist II is responsible for transportation schedules, Bloom Fitness, Exchange Club and Art Class schedules. The Voc/Hab Training Specialist II assists with monitoring the daily operations of all training including supervision of consumers and staff assignments. The Voc/Hab Training Specialist II plans, organizes and develops innovative ideas to integrate the classroom activities with community inclusion. The Voc/Hab Training Specialist II attends PDP meetings as scheduled. When center manager is absent, the Voc/Hab Training Specialist II assumes duties of center operations as acting manager.

The Voc/Hab Training Specialist II is responsible for providing ISS services to persons with IDD and/or Dual Diagnoses as assigned in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules, standards, and guidelines (HCS, TxHmL, GR).

This position is considered Essential Staff and will be required to report to their assigned work area prior to, during and after an Emergency event as directed by their supervisor.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Writing training programs for consumers receiving day habilitation services
• Ensuring the delivery of quality training and services
• Communicating effectively with consumers, families, co-workers, supervisory staff and others
• Consistent implementation of behavior support plans and accurate data collection
• Participation in planning and implementation of new challenging activities based on individual’s needs & preference
• Clear, accurate documentation of provision of services as designated by standards, rules & policies
• Monitoring client’s vital signs (temperature, blood pressure and heart rate) and weight as trained by the nurse.
• Transportation of individuals using Texana Center vehicles
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Responsible and accountable for adherence to and promotion of the compliance policy.

Works Monday through Friday, 8-4 with flexible hours as determined by center needs.

Salary

• 90% - $17.33/hour
• 95% - $18.28/hour
• 100% - $19.25/hour

Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• High School diploma or GED certification required.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Texas Driver’s License and be insurable by Texana’s insurance carrier.

Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills

• CPR, SAMA, and computer skills are helpful
• At least 6 months in a caretaker or day habilitation trainer position. Knowledge of IDD needs and activities.

Job Related Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform SAMA and CPR. Training provided to employees once hired.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting (15-45 lbs.) pushing, stooping, light carrying (15lbs.) repeated bending, reaching above the shoulder, simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting and twisting.
• Must have ability to see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception.
• Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer