The incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for working with disabled individuals to provide work adjustment training services. The individual must be able to identify appropriate/ inappropriate work behavior by observing, using existing records, DARS data, and or feedback from family members; train consumer on various job duties, workplace policies and procedures/social skills/safe and efficient operation of equipment. Periodically monitor individual; Adjustment Plan (IAP) to determine progress or modify as needed to maintain individual goals. The individual must also be able to work side by side with the consumer to model appropriate work skills, tasks and duties.

Description

• Attend consumer staffings and prestaffings as needed
• Provide administrative support to WAT Coordinator
• Performs the functions of a WAT trainer
• Develops ( in coordination with the consumer and the DARS DRS/DBS Counselor) an Individual Adjustment Plan (IAP) for each consumer;
• Implements each IAP, including assignment of work station and any development of a behavior modification plan;
• Monitors the IAP to determine progress toward identified goals;
• Determine whether modification of the IAP is appropriate;
• Reports to the DARS DRS Counselor on progress toward planned goals and objectives;
• Coordinates WAT with other services provided by the CRP
• Strong written communication skills; ability to assist and train other staff, and write clear and articulate supporting documentation on consumers that is due daily
• Possess exemplary Customer/Consumer Service skills
• Provide a cover sheet and proper documentation for monthly billing
• Obtain and maintain professional relationship with State and Local vendors
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions). Duties essential to this position in addition to those listed above are as follows: attend all mandatory meetings, intervene/address consumer crisis. Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time. Must also be able to properly bend, reach and stoop in order to properly train all consumers.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, e.g., Education, Sociology, Social Services, or Liberal Arts and one year of full-time experience performing rehabilitation or adjustment; or an AA degree in a related field and 2 years of training/experience; possess computer skills ( Microsoft Office Suite, Excel/Outlook). A valid TXDL/driving record acceptable to agency liability carrier is required for this position.