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Title: |
Program Services Supervisor - F/T (Non-Exempt/Hourly) |
Location: |
3441 Sheridan Rd. Zion, IL 60099 |
Department: |
Vocational |
Description: |
JOB SUMMARY: Provides vocational training for adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
REPORTS TO: Program Services.Coordinator
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plans and implements structured, age appropriate activities during non-work periods based upon the interest and needs of the individuals in the group.
- Records all pertinent data related to each individual outlined in specials meetings or as developed per the interdisciplinary HAB Team.
- Assist individuals with developing appropriate and acceptable work and social behaviors, work skills, and document and report any problems to the QMRP.
- Educate, promote and provide support to individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices, as referenced in the DSP health and safety and health and nutrition training curriculums and/or service plans.
- Identify and utilize effective advocacy strategies to overcome the diverse challenges facing consumers, i.e., human rights, legal, administrative and financial.
- Communicates any production related issues to assigned Outsourcing Manager/Supervisor. Assist in the development of solutions to issues.
- Trains workers in performing contract/subcontract work, and in the development and implementation of job adaptation techniques as needed.
- Actively participates in ISP meetings for each individual, reporting on the worker’s job performance and participation in programming.
- Completes all paperwork accurately and within designated timeframes.
- Assure safety/security of workers under his/her supervision. Maintains a clean, organized and safe program area.
- Participates as assigned on bus transportation, break and checkout duties.
- Ensures that DSP, CPR, CPI, First Aide and any other required trainings are completed and remain up to date.
- The employee may be asked to perform other duties as required by the employer’s business needs.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Covers for the Program Services Personal Assistant as needed. (See job description).
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field by attending seminars, trainings, etc.
- Covers for other Outsourcing Program Services Supervisors during absences as needed.
- Attend in-services and agency training as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required
- Valid and acceptable driving record
- Meet criteria of the reading (TABE) and math survey
- Experience in a vocational rehabilitation setting preferred
- Experience working with people who have developmental disabilities preferred
- Knowledge of basic computer usage preferred
PHYSICAL & VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to see accurately both near and far
- Ability to walk, bend, twist, kneel, and stoop
- Ability to accurately manipulate small objects accurately using fine motor skills
- Ability to drive to various locations as needed, adapting to various weather conditions
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Contact: |
J. Wincek |
Posted/Modified: |
12/15/2008 |
How To Apply: |
To apply for this position, please apply in person between 8:00AM and 4PM Monday through Friday at our Sheridan Road location. |
Directions: |
NorthPointe Resources is located at 3441 Sheridan Rd, Zion, Illinois 60099
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