Pre-Vocational Specialist

Location: Middletown, NY Pay Rte: $19.00 per hour Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM (40hrs)   OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:   This position will include transporting and providing services to persons with a developmental disability to and from pre-vocational activities in the community.    PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Provide pre-vocational services to persons with a developmental disability Assist clients to achieve valued outcomes Daily documentation of services provided according to OPWDD regulations. Provide monthly summary of client progress according to OPWDD regulations Record attendance and time in/time out of program Ensure health, safety and program compliance Provide advocacy, mentorship and vocational support Transport clients from/to home and community activities      ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT: Work as part of team of prevocational specialists     QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES: Passion for assisting others to meet vocational goals Strong communication and problem-solving skills Experience with I/DD population Valid Driver’s License Bilingual (English/Spanish) or ASL is a plus   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma Minimum of 6 months experience with persons with a developmental disability   PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:   These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case. Able to drive for periods of time