Job Description
Position Summary:

In this role, the employee will demonstrate the coaching mentoring, and counseling skills needed to train individuals with disabilities. This employee trains persons with disabilities in acclimating within a day program or work environment and offers guidance and support for the individuals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Individual Support and Training: Provide training, coaching, mentoring, and counseling to individuals with disabilities in the areas of appropriate work attitudes, employability, work skills specific to individuals' employment, social and communication skills, use of adaptive equipment, and positive behavioral change in consultation with team members. This may be done in person, via virtual learning, and by teaching employment readiness-type classes in person. Utilize positive behavior management techniques in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia guidelines and MANDT behavior protocol. Ensure all individuals receive the required training to enable them to meet their maximum potential. Help train newly enrolled individuals by assisting with the transition process. Assist in developing creative methods and techniques that foster a learning environment that nurtures work, social and community skills. Assist with the development and utilization of virtual learning. Assist with individuals' personal needs as needed. Perform mobility training/transport for individuals as needed.
• Reporting & Compliance: Train, monitor, and support a group of individuals in the Employment Services or Group Day programs. Complete required reporting documents. Assist in auditing sites for regulatory, procedural, and policy compliance. Familiarize yourself with and exercise the applicable personnel practices and policies of the work site, including OSHA standards and uniforms. Complete all required training to maintain licensing requirements and participate in training to develop professional skills as needed and requested.
• Case Management: Establish and maintain good communication with parents, guardians, residential counselors, and other professionals regarding the individuals' overall progress. Coordinate the schedule for individual group training and community access outings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in human services, behavior management, psychology, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• A minimum of one year of customer service experience or working with persons with disabilities is required.
• One year or more of working with persons with disabilities in a vocational, residential, vocational program or setting is preferred.
• The ability to demonstrate basic computer skills is preferred.
• In this position, the employee may develop and begin to demonstrate the attributes needed to implement and guide general and individualized curriculums for individuals supported.
• A valid driver's license with fewer than -6 points is preferred. May be required to drive a company vehicle for group outings.
• May need US Citizenship and complete an SF151 if working on a federal site that is secure. Strong communication skills and the ability to network with community members are highly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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About Us
Mission: To create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities and other barriers through employment and support services.

MVLE is about working with purpose to employ and support individuals living with disabilities. Since 1971, MVLE has successfully provided a broad range of services that cater to the diverse needs of individuals through specialized training and services to foster their personal and professional growth. MVLE provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to find their independence through community-based social activities, supported employment and customized skills training.

Together, we work to accomplish these goals by utilizing an extensive network of partners and cultivating relationships with government and affiliate agencies.

MVLE joined The Fedcap Group in 2018.

Website: https://www.mvle.org/