Training Specialist at Fred Martin Motor Company

Independence, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

22.5

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Integration, Goal Setting, Learning Opportunity Development, Self-Reliance Building, Vocational Rehabilitation, MS Office Suite, Communication Skills, Planning, Scheduling, Activity Implementation, Advocacy, Case Note Writing, Mentoring, Coaching, Community Engagement, Safety Monitoring

Industry

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Empower and support adults with disabilities to engage and connect with their own community. We do this by helping people to set and accomplish personal goals based around becoming more independent. Our Training Specialist helps develop creative learning opportunities for CBDS participants to accomplish their goals within their community. In this position, you will support neurodiverse adults while they find new hobbies, make friends, learn about their community, volunteer, and try new things while building self-reliance. EDUCATION High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Bachelor's degree preferred. EXPERIENCE Experience working with individuals with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation and/or training settings is desirable. Education may substitute for experience. COMPUTER SKILLS MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, Set-Works, Vertex, SharePoint, Teams CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES Must have a valid driver’s license at time of application and obtain a Class E Chauffeur’s License within 30 days of hire. 1st aid/CPR certified (Job One will provide training if needed) OTHER REQUIREMENTS Respect the rights and dignity of people with Developmental Disabilities and willingness to advocate on their behalf. Respect and recognize the cultural and spiritual diversity of our participants. Ability to plan, schedule, and implement activities with CBDS participants. Recognition of personal biases. Knowledge of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities preferred Willingness to travel on company business in personal or company vehicle. Good written, oral, and communication skills. Ability to be flexible. Affirmative drug and alcohol screening. (Limited panel screening) Affirmative criminal/abuse background check. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Working with individuals with community integration and prevocational authorization. Provides support to individuals in the community in accordance with their individual community-based wants and needs. Supports individuals in achieving successful community integration and engagement. Support individuals in understanding community and cultural values, expectations, and social constructs essential to positive community access and engagement; Assist participants in recognizing and monitoring their own personal safety (physical and mental) within the community. Provides vocational skills training to prepare individuals for independent community access and engagement. Integrates the desires and needs of each participant into the customized service plan and activities. Trains, coaches, or mentors CBDS participants in accordance with their customized, person-centered service plan. Provides support to individuals one on one and in a small group setting within the community. Provides participant community access skill development by utilizing community engagement and integration activities. Support participants in understanding community and cultural values, expectations and social constructs essential to positive community access and engagement; Assist participants in recognizing and monitoring their own personal safety (physical and mental) within the community. Develop functional capacities, as required, to assist individuals in reaching their optimum and desired level of community access, engagement and independence. Meet billable goal of 25-30 hours per week consistently. Transports CBDS individuals when necessary to and from community activities. Supports CBDS participants in exploring individual community interests such as volunteer opportunities, social clubs, participation in advocacy or community action groups (board or committee membership), recreational activities, community resources and more; Assists participants in understanding associated community environment culture, expectations surrounding behavior, procedures and required tasks. Trains and advocates with CBDS participants to community members regarding skills, needs or accommodations. Writes case notes and summaries (including analysis, reasoning, and comments) within 48 hours of service delivery so others can understand the individual’s progress; reports verbally on the individual’s progress to the referring agency or other collaborators; Provides requested written reports, maintains records, and composes relative correspondence. Accepts and willingly carries out special assignments or duties, when requested. Projects positive image of Job One and individuals to the local community. Assures the confidentiality of information regarding CBDS participants. Abides by ethical and legal guidelines for case communication and recording. Respects the rights of all individuals served. Empower and support participants in making connections with community members and local resources that align with interests, needs, and goals. Make connections and learn about local community members, partners and businesses on behalf of participants and Job One. EEO/AA Employer We’re committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Job One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applicants of all races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, national origins, ages, disabilities, and veteran statuses. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

The Training Specialist empowers and supports adults with disabilities by developing creative learning opportunities to help them achieve personal goals related to independence and community connection. This involves supporting neurodiverse adults in finding hobbies, making friends, volunteering, and building self-reliance through community integration and prevocational skill training.