ANNOUNCEMENT OF STAFF OPENING
FOR
AUTISM SPECIALIST (Part-Time, 20 Hours Per Week)
JVS announces a staff opening for a part-time Autism Specialist (20 hours per week) in its Rehabilitation Services department located at the Rose and Sidney Diem Building in Southfield.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required. Work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly Autism preferred. First Aide and CPR certification required. Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification, task analysis and fluency in American sign language preferred. Successful completion of JVS Rehabilitation Technician training within probationary period. Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with participants, employers, public and staff. Composition skills sufficient to prepare required reports. Driving record must be sufficient to meet safe driving standards as established by Agency insurance carrier. Reliable automobile required, valid Michigan driver's license, and proof of auto no-fault insurance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. |
Coordinate and complete the intake process, obtaining
and completing necessary documentation. |
2. |
Provide case coordination for Vocational Profiles,
Vocational Exploration, Work Exposure and Job Coaching programs. |
3. |
Adopt and/or develop reinforcements to facilitate
transition from classroom to employment setting. Modify training
techniques and/or environment to accommodate participants’ disabilities. |
4. |
Assist participants to learn, maximize, and maintain
work skills and core work behaviors. Maintain production and quality
standards at each site. |
5. |
Provide formal and informal in-service/training,
including role modeling to school personnel, employers, co-workers, and
participants to facilitate social integration at the work site. |
6. |
Supervise participants and facilitate
development/refinement of interpersonal skills during lunch, breaks, and
transitional periods. |
7. |
Collect data and prepare periodic reports of
participants’ progress towards goals/objectives, including developing a
vocational profile. |
8. |
Complete comprehensive Vocational Profile, Vocational
Exploration, Work Exposure and Job Coaching reports. |
9. |
Facilitate participants’ understanding of vocational
strengths and barriers to employment and make appropriate
recommendations to participants, significant others, and funding sources
based on assessment and other program data. |
10. |
Maintain participant files, including accurate and
timely progress documentation, and gather appropriate statistical
information in accordance with established governing standards. |
11. |
Provide job seeking skills training and job
development services, as assigned. |
| 12. |
Transport participants as needed using own vehicle or
Agency vehicle. |
| 13. | Serve on Agency appointed committees as assigned. |
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. |
Work involves the ability to work flexible hours n
community and facility settings, as well as traveling to local sites
using own vehicle or Agency vehicle. |
| 2. |
Work involves stooping, bending, working on uneven surfaces. Ability to
transport items weighing up to 70 pounds from above shoulder to ground
level. |
| 3. | Work involves transporting participants as needed using own vehicle or operating Agency vehicle, as assigned. |
SALARY AND RELATED:
Salary is based on experience. Benefits include a Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO or HMO for individual coverage. Family coverage is available under a premium-sharing plan. Option is available to substitute $1,560 per year in lieu of health insurance. Other benefits include vacation, sick leave, life insurance, long-term disability, and retirement when eligibility requirements are met.
JVS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that engages in affirmative action to employ minority, female, protected veteran status and disabled individuals. JVS is a community supported, non‑profit vocational counseling, job placement and vocational rehabilitation agency operating under the auspices of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and United Way. Rehabilitation services are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. We are a Drug-free Workplace.
Internal applicants must apply no later than: July 22, 2010|
Please send resumes to: |
Melissa Morof
, Training Coordinator/Sr. HR Specialist |
No phone calls, please.