What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opening: Job Coach/Vocational Support Specialist position at Functional Training Services Inc?
Do you want to make a difference?
Functional Training Services is a private Vocational Rehabilitation Agency serving the Central Ohio community for over 30 years, and we're hiring a full-time Vocational Support Specialist! This is a full-time position.
Vocational Support Specialists (VSS) provide 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.
Service area includes Franklin, Fairfield, and Delaware Counties. Company vehicles may be available for travel between job sites.
Full time employees enjoy employee medical, dental, and vision INSURANCE PAID FOR BY THE COMPANY. Matching 401K, generous time off, EAP, and more!
These positions work mainly in the community at the participant’s place of employment. An amount of time each week is allocated in the office for reporting/documentation. The VSS will assess the training needs, set a plan, and work with the participant to have successful outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Training participants in their workplace to meet the employer’s requirements.
- Transport participants within community employment sites as consistent with participants’ service plan.
- Maintain schedule to maximize billable units of service.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services provided. Completes reports in a timely basis.
- Assists other departments as requested or assigned.
Shift differential is paid for billable evening and weekend times. Must be open to working a varied schedule depending on the needs of the individuals you are serving; this can include evenings, weekends, and split-shifts.
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 is required.
- Bachelor’s Degree or college coursework preferred but not required.
- Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook and Internet Research.
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License and good driving record.
- Proof of current auto liability insurance; FTS-Identified Insurance Provider approval of coverage.
- Acceptable BCI/FBI background report in accordance with FTS policy.
We are a private, person-centered vocational rehabilitation agency which partners with the State of Ohio, specifically, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), to assist individuals with career exploration, vocational training, job readiness training, and career development - including outcomes based, job search activities. FTS’ goal is to assist job seekers with employment solutions, whether entry level, middle management or senior leadership, that contribute to personal fulfillment and overall self-sufficiency.