Program Placement: Compass Program
Supervision: The Compass Program Coordinator and Director of Transition & Vocational Services
Work Year Requirements: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Assist in facilitating goals outlines in participants person-centered plan and ISP
- Provide mobility training in the community based on participant individual interest Individual Service Plans (ISP)
- Provide opportunities for social inclusion and interactions with age appropriate peers in the community
- Assist program participants to identify and connect with community opportunities for social, recreational, and vocational development in conjunction with their goals identified in their person-centered plan and ISP
- Provide workplace training and instruction that will enable individuals to learn job tasks and integrate into a business work routine
- Liaison with business personnel regarding: support needs of the individual placed; the individual's work performance; and the building of natural supports
- Observe and record student behavior and performance in the community and worksite
- Maintain ongoing communication with program coordinator and other agency staff as outlined by program coordinator and/or program administrator
- Attend meetings as requested
- Submit required reports and other tasks as assigned by program coordinator and/or program administrator
- Maintain knowledge of current best practices through ongoing training and professional development
- Perform other tasks as assigned by Director
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum high school diploma, Associates degree in human services preferred
- ACRE certification or current CESP certification preferred
- Familiar with the developmental, vocational and social needs of young adults with developmental, mental health, physical, and learning disabilities
- Ability to assist in developing and implementing person-centered planning
- Good communication, written communication, computer literacy, familiar with Google Docs, Microsoft applications
- Ability to measure outcomes and create progress reports
- Available to work flexible hours to include afternoons and evenings
- Safe driving record and current RI chauffeur's license
West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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