Full job description

Do you enjoy helping people and positively impacting lives every day?

Do you like companies that pay for your work AND PROVIDE BENEFITS (for full time staff, employee coverage)?

JCDC is a nonprofit agency serving people in communities across West Virginia and we are hiring full-time and part-time Vocational Support Specialists in our Parkersburg and Millwood offices! JCDC provides extra training and support to people with disabilities in community employment situations in order to ensure they learn their jobs effectively and continue to support them as they maintain their employment. This work will primarily be in Mason, Jackson, and Roane as well as Wood, Wirt, Ritchie, Doddridge, and Pleasants counties.

This position works mainly in the community at the participant’s place of employment. The Vocational Support Specialists will also spend time each week in the office for reporting/documentation. Vocational Support Specialists work under the direction of WV DRS Councilors in assessing training needs, setting plans, and working with the participants to have successful outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Training of participants in their workplace to meet the employer’s requirements.
• Transports participants within community employment sites as consistent with participants’ service plan.
• Maintain schedule to maximize billable units of service.
• Maintains daily, accurate documentation of services provided. Completes reports in a timely manner.
• Assists other departments as requested or assigned.

Must be open to working a varied schedule depending on the needs of the individuals you are serving; this can include afternoons and early evenings. Benefits for the employee: medical, dental, vision, and life. Also generous PTO and vacation.

Must be able to use critical thinking and problem solving, be an advocate for the participant when needed, work with a diverse group of people, and understand/learn reporting accuracy and timeliness.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of successful provision of vocational services to individuals with disabilities is required OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields: rehabilitation, counselling and guidance, psychology, education, sociology, social services, liberal arts, or a similar field.
• Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook and Internet Research.
• Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• Proof of current auto liability insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vacation
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On location and in the office

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person