ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

● Ensures that all program participants are present and accounted for during scheduled periods of work or

instruction and are performing all tasks in a safe manner; is conscious of their health and safety at all times.

● Exhibits a friendly demeanor, establishes rapport with program participants and acts as a positive role model

for work habits, communication skills, etc.

● Supervises and supports program participants while they are learning and practicing skills at Empower Me

Inc. sites, in the community, including at the job site or place of residence.

● Serves as a model to the community concerning the respectful treatment of individuals with

disabilities. Regularly observes client behavior and performance, providing updates and general observations.

to client service director

● Collaborates effectively with employers and other community partners to ensure that partner expectations

and agreements are met. Take appropriate corrective action when needed.

● Responsible for developing and teaching a comprehensive meaningful curriculum and providing support and

instruction focused on an Individual Service Plan and the funding agencies Individual Program Plan.

Curriculum includes but is not limited to; vocational and pre-vocational skills, community skills, money.

management, housing, independent living skills and communication.

● Assists and/or develops the Individual Service Plan with the program participant’s input and assistance.

Implements the ISP and provides written progress reports. Completes all paperwork in the time frame.

required. For All Agencies, notes and daily intakes, body checks, in/out logs, reports completed daily.

● Assesses program participant skills on a daily and weekly basis. Prepares written progress reports. Utilizes

Person Centered approach and tools.

● May be called upon to perform or assist in performing time studies for program participants.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrate a desire to assist clients with physical and mental needs; Ability to safely assist lifting.

individuals of various weights up to 50 lbs.

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with School District staff, parents and community leaders.

Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity to others as well as respond to critical.

incidents and act swiftly in an emergency situation.

CPR/First Aid Certifications Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) or Aptitude upon hire.

Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate or GED.

FBI and DOJ Live Scan Clearance required, DMV H6 printout (upon request, depending on role description