Workforce Training Specialist

• Training Specialist works either one-on-one or with a group of developmentally disabled individuals as a role model, mentor and/or coach. Facilitates the attainment of the individual’s vocational potential. Job locations can vary throughout Erie County
• Instructs and assists individuals in developing social skills, work skills and work habits in a community-based setting. Works with instructors to ensure all documentation for trainings are accurate.

• Bachelor’s Degree PLUS one year of full-time experience in a work setting training others. One year of full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred.

• Must be Multi-Media First Aid Certified or receive certification within ninety (90) days from the date of hire.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license, approved driving record and reliable transportation to all parts of greater Erie County area.

• Instructs and assists individuals in developing social skills, work skills and work habits in a community-based setting.
• Works with instructors to ensure all documentation for training is accurate.
• Works with individuals as needed, to complete tasks and provide a positive work model.
• Assists with developing new community partnerships for the Specialized Workforce Training Center
• Assists individuals in the process of integrating into the work force through utilizing natural support and assisting in active social participation with co-workers in both on and off-site activities.
• Participates in case conferences, in-service training and case consultations with individual’s Program Manager as needed.
• Acts as liaison between the Specialized Workforce Training Center at The Arc Erie County New York, and potential new community partner businesses, as directed by Supervisor.
• Make recommendations (job carving) to the employer and/or supervisor in adapting job duties to the abilities of the individual as needed to insure individual’s employment.
• Maintains service, statistical, and administrative records including hours, rate of pay and necessary data to complete billing.
• Completes daily notes, reflecting service provided and individual response to the service as required by regulation.
• Complete all required training and maintain training certifications based on funding source regulations.
• Completes payroll of individuals in assigned paid community experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)
• Mental Requirements:

• Human Relations Skills:

• All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protection for the people that we support. These include practices that always treat people with dignity and respect, ensure safety, best possible health/well-being and provide the person with continuity and personal security through the use of natural supports, positive relationships and opportunities for integration in the community. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve the personal outcome goals that they have chosen by facilitating the plans and positive supports necessary to assist the person in progressing toward each outcome.
• Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues, and members of our community.
• Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

The Arc Erie County