Job Description

Job Title:   Vocational Service Specialist

Department:  Employment Related Services-DD

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports:  Program Coordinator

Effective Date:   7/27/2022

Revised Date: 7/27/2022

Job Summary:

Ensure the provision of quality services in the Employment Related Services department, providing coverage on-site and for community enclaves as assigned. Coordinate the daily crew activities for enclave, including training and supervising crew on-site or at enclave, ensuring we meet the company’s quality, quantity and timeline standards. Develop and maintain a successful business relationship with the company we are providing work for. Provide training and orientation on assigned tasks to all participants as needed. Track daily work, activities, goals, observations, engagement, interactions and document daily on electronic records in Therap.  Adhere to the philosophy of normalization and community integration as appropriate for assigned individuals.  Communicate any concerns and or accomplishments to Section Supervisor or Program Coordinator. Be aware of individuals’ physical restrictions and medical concerns.  Be aware of normal safety routines and procedures as they apply to worksite settings.  Ensure that all equipment utilized is properly maintained.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Ensure the maintenance of departmental operations to achieve compliance with contract requirements, accreditation, licensing and monitoring standards, agency procedures, Federal/State/Local regulations and all other licensing/regulatory agencies as directed.  Adhere to current training requirements and applicable accreditation and licensing/regulatory standards and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic Clinical Health (HITECH ) requirements.
• Coordinate information and contribute to the successful resolution of challenges. Communicate with integrity and honesty, clearly and concisely, and in a respectful manner to all team members.  Ensure the confidentiality of written, verbal and electronic communications pertaining to members, staff, families of consumers and agency operations.
• Demonstrate and maintain professional, respectful, productive working relationships with all agency departments, staff, board members, funding sources, individuals receiving services, families utilizing or enquiring about services, customers and the communit