What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Training Specialist position at Lirio Resources?
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Lirio Resources | Better Together
Lirio Resources is looking for exceptional people who have a passion for caregiving and helping others to live their best life!
Our employees appreciate great benefits including:
- Weekly pay with immediate direct deposit
- Paid training and on-going support.
- Generous PTO package with sick time
- Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Free short-term disability insurance for FT employees
- Free life insurance with an option to increase coverage at cost for FT Employees
- Elective Long-term Disability Insurance for FT employees
- Health Saving Accounts (HSA)
- Ancillary benefits through a provider of choice
- Retention Bonus
- Referral Bonus
- Holiday Pay
- Preferred/Premium weekend rates
- Periodic staff incentives
- Opportunities for advancement
- Working with others who have a passion for the mission in a vibrant and socially diverse organization.
- Working with a not-for-profit organization
Who We Are: Since 1953, our organization has embraced change to create meaningful opportunities and support for individuals with Intellectual and or Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
Our Mission: Lirio Resources equips individuals and families with support to participate fully in living, learning, working, and playing. Together, we are building a vibrant community for people of all abilities.
Our Vision: In thriving communities, all people have equitable access to meaningful employment, affordable housing, and engaging activities. Vibrancy for all creates attachment, pride, and investment in a community. Having a physical or intellectual disability poses obstacles to equitable access. A community cannot truly thrive when segments of its population are excluded from accessing basic human needs. Our organization builds equitable access and rallies the community in the creation of a thriving community for all.
Turn your passion for helping others into a great career!
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing overall support to individuals who are in need of vocational development, job training, and/or support at their job sites or designated training areas. This is a Direct Support position, meaning that you will directly provide support to individuals who are disabled. Direct Support Professionals will provide engaged supports that enable those served to live, work, play, and learn in ways that are most meaningful to them while promoting independence and individual choice. All services are to be delivered in such a manner that meets all federal, state, local, and accrediting entity regulatory requirements as well as Lirio policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Perform engaging person-centered service delivery that encourages skill development and a meaningful day.
Develops appropriate pre-placement training and vocational reinforcement to individuals as needed.
Provides support and cooperation to fellow members of the employment services team to assure quality service delivery.
Initiate, cultivate, and maintain meaningful relationships with external parties that improve employment outcomes for the individuals served.
Complete, maintain, and file all required documentation both thoroughly and accurately as well as within the established timeframes.
Will efficiently and proactively manage all time worked to maximize the outcomes of all individuals served.
Will maintain a flexible schedule that is based on the needs of those served while meeting all authorized hours of the individual(s).
Maintain reliable and safe transportation to perform all job duties in a variety of settings.
Demonstrate compassion, understanding, and excellent communication skills. Must be patient with the ability to actively listen to those served. Must demonstrate problem-solving skills and be able to make sound judgments in time sensitive situations.
Attends certification training, in-service training, department meetings, case conferences, and seminars as scheduled.
Must maintain the confidentiality of individuals, families, and funders at all times.
Executes other specific tasks as assigned, some of which are continuing, while others are occasional in nature.
Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with both internal and external parties.
Maintain the records of each individual served in compliance with all regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures.
Follows the regulations and guidelines of state funders and other contracted entities.
Follows the organization’s standards for Community Employment.
Look for ways to improve processes and efficiencies.
Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $16
