COMMUNITY TRAINING SPECIALIST

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Manager or Custodial Site Supervisor, the Community Training Specialist (CTS) is responsible for providing the day-to-day training and supervision of individuals served with disabilities. The CTS will ensure that team members develop the skills necessary to prepare them for future employment opportunities within the community, and to achieve the goals established in their Vocational and Individual Service Plans (ISP).  This person will also work closely with the Career Opportunity Advocates to plan and provide work related supportive services such as assistance with hygiene, meals, and transportation.

Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and or physical disabilities.
2. Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately as  mandated by state law.
3. Provide department specific training/mentoring for all new employees and continuing training/mentoring for current employees.
4. Conduct daily team huddles to solicit feedback, answer questions, and communicate relevant information to custodial employees.
5. Provide managers with information regarding team member performance.
6. Required to read service and habilitation plans for all individuals served in the program to assure each individual is receiving their proper care according to their plan(s).
7. Ensure proper documentation is complete such as notes, Incident reports and corrective action.
8. Complete time studies if contract requires.
9. Comply with all Federal, State (Desert Regional Center) and local regulations and requirements, and company policies and procedures. 
10. Provide leadership and direction to the individuals served.
11. Evaluate and inspect the performance to guarantee quality assurance.
12. Prioritize work ensuring the job scope is being accomplished on a daily basis.
13. Responsible for managing inventory to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials.
14. Provide job coaching, as well as assisting the Career Advocate to identify vocational strengths, challenges, and goals for each individual served.
15. Provide manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of buildings. Typical duties may include dusting, mopping, sweeping, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture and simple operation of basic mechanical cleaning equipment.
16. Some travel to a variety of locations in the Las Vegas area.
17. Must be able to meet all requirements of OV vehicle policies and travel:

1. Between worksite locations
2. Within the community

1. May be assigned other duties as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Custodian
• Floor Care Custodian
• Custodial Aide
• Laundry Aide

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, co-workers and supervisors (verbal and written).
• Must possess social perceptiveness to assess and understand other’s reactions and behaviors.
• Ability to resolve multiple complex issues simultaneously while remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to accept and apply performance-based feedback.
• Must encompass professional demeanor and ability to execute excellent customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: One (1) year verifiable work experience in the custodial field. 
•  Required: Valid Nevada Driver’s License Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements.
• Required: Current CPR and First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment
• Required: Current CPI certification within 30 days of employment
• Preferred: Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative of the minimums only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the work day.
• Ability to work in a typical office environment as well as a work center and community businesses with high level of noise.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot, cold, and fluctuating weather conditions, while maintaining performance and safety standards.
• Frequent bending, standing and lifting.