What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehabilitation Specialist - One on One Opportunity position at Vocational Guidance Services?
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Shift: Monday - Friday, Full Time
Location: 4720 Hinckley Industrial Parkway Cleveland, OH
Employment Status: Full Time, Hourly
FLSA: Nonexempt
Position Description - 1:1 support to individual in Adult Day Services
Vocational Guidance Services (VGS) changes lives and strengthens our communities through services that educate, empower, and provide the opportunity to earn a paycheck! VGS is a highly acclaimed, successful, private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) vocational rehabilitation agency with over 130 years of dedicated experience serving persons with disabilities or other barriers to employment. We are currently seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to assist individuals referred from CCBDD and Medicaid funding sources to meet their basic living skills goals. The Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for performing the following duties.
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Provide services to adults in adult day services or in vocational preparation programming. Develop activities to keep individuals active and engaged every day. If in voc prep, work with individuals to teach work skills and assist with work flow to provide continuous work opportunities.
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Assist individual in engaging in programming designed to increase daily living skills and personal and social adjustment.
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Shape personal and social behaviors of individuals through coaching, modeling, and demonstration.
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Maintain a caseload of up to 12 individuals including case notes, ISP revision dates, documentation, recommendations for transition to next opportunities, etc. and keep supervision up to date regarding individual progress.
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Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner that gets along with customers, vendors, individuals, co-workers, and supervisors.
- GED or high school diploma is required.
- At least 6 months of experience of working with people with disabilities preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook preferred.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required.
- In order to be considered for hire, applicants must completed all application questions, sign and submit the application.
Vocational Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability & Veterans.
VGS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA M/F/VET/DISABLED. VGS, Inc. provides employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through set aside contracts with the Federal & State government. 75% of the hours worked under these contracts must be completed by individuals that are disabled for the work being performed. This must be documented by a medical professional or state agency. This can include physical, mental or developmental challenges.
Salary : $16 - $18
