TEAM LEAD VOCATIONAL SERVICES

POSITION SUMMARY:  Assists in carrying out the policies set forth by the agency for the daily operation of the vocational program.

QUALIFICATIONS:  High school graduate or equivalent and 3 years experience working in related field.  Provides own transportation for program coordination needs.

SKILL SETS:  Basic knowledge of MS –Office, analytical and basic math skills, decision making skills, and communication, organization and presentation skills

PHYSICAL AND ENVIORMENTAL DEMANDS:  Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, biohazardous waste and hazardous waste.  Frequent talking and hearing when communicates with clients, member of their families and agency staff.  Patience, tolerance, and ability to deal with stress are needed on a daily basis.  Visual acuity and manual dexterity needed for required paperwork and data entry.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS: 

1. Coordinates the vocational program in the absence of/or as requested by supervisor.
2. Assists in obtaining information regarding new referrals and updates as needed.
3. Assists in planning individualized support plans as needed.
4. Attends integration function provided for the individuals as necessary.
5. Maintains required record keeping.
6. Enters or retrieves individual contract data either manually or through data entry as needed.
7. Assists with packaging, sorting, and assembly of contract work if needed.
8. Assists supervision in the procurement and bidding of contracts if requested by supervisor.
9. Assists in meeting contract deadline.
10. Attends in-service and incorporate information for improving program services.
11. Develop close working relationship with families, guardians, and service providers to ensure individual needs are being met.
12. Assists in developing program that are person centered.
13. Assists in the development of community resources, facilities, and services.
14. Assists in coordination of transportation as needed.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Adheres to Communicare, Inc. policies and procedures.

2. Attends mandatory in-services and other training/educational programs as required.