Job Description

Job Coach/Vocational Support Specialists (VSS) provide extra training and support to people with disabilities in community employment situations in order to ensure they learn their

jobs effectively and continue to support them as they maintain their employment.

Service area includes Franklin, Fairfield, and Delaware Counties; company vehicles are available for travel between job sites.

This position works mainly in the community at the participant’s place of employment.

An amount of time each week is allocated in the office for reporting/documentation.

The VSS will assess the training needs, set a plan, and work with the participant to have successful outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Training of participants in their workplace to meet the employer’s requirements.

•  Transports participants within community employment sites as consistent with participants’ service plan.

•  Maintain a schedule to maximize billable units of service.

•  Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services provided. Completes reports on a timely basis.

•  Assists other departments as requested or assigned. Shift differential is paid for billable evening and weekend times.

•  Must be open to working a varied schedule depending on the needs of the individuals you are serving; this can include evenings, weekends, and split shifts.

•  Must be able to use critical thinking and problem solving, be an advocate for the participant when needed, work with a diverse group of people, and understand/learn reporting accuracy and timeliness.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

•  High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

•  Bachelor’s Degree or college coursework preferred but not required.

•  Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook and Internet Research.

•  Valid Ohio Driver’s License.

•  Proof of current auto liability insurance; FTS-Identified Insurance Provider approval of coverage.

•  Acceptable BCI/FBI background report in accordance with FTS policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

Job Developers assist participants with job search, resume writing, and interviews (at the company's location or online), with the goal of helping them become independently employed.

An outgoing attitude to help interact with participants and third parties along with critical thinking and problem solving are valuable attributes for this position.

Responsible for the development of employment opportunities and any ancillary services necessary to assist the participants in obtaining employment. In addition, they must maintain and build a partnership with the employment community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Meets with participants at a mutually agreeable time and location to research and submit applications consistent with the participant service plan.

Travel to and/or transports participants within community employment sites as consistent with participants' service plan.

Research job openings, create resumes, and complete Job Development plans.

Maintains accurate documentation of services provided.

Assists other departments as requested or assigned.

This position is full-time with a mostly Monday thru Friday schedule.

COMPANY PAID benefits for the employee (medical, dental, vision) with PTO and 401K contributions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/work experience

Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook and Internet Research.

Valid Ohio Driver’s License

Proof of current auto liability insurance; FTS-Identified Insurance Provider approval of coverage

Acceptable BCI/FBI background report in accordance with FTS policy.