Job Description
Job Description30 hours - 8:30a-2:30p
This position is located in Worcester, MA
General Statement of Duties : Provide necessary supports to Members of the Community Center around career exploration and engagement .
Responsibilities :
- Facilitate career interest inventories , skill assessments , and job assessments with members
- Facilitate career exploration activities for members including: guest speakers, tours, job shadows, benefits counseling , and career counseling .
- Through the Advancement Unit sessions as well as 1:1 counseling provide education / training in how to find, acquire and maintain employment. Including
job application / interviewing , ADA rights , accommodations , life/work management , work relationships , building natural supports , coping strategies, etc…
- Assess and enhance current curriculum, develop new curriculum focused on developing vocational skills and career preparation.
- As needed, provide education to employers related to acquired brain injury , provide education to Members around work incentives and benefits, ADA rights , accommodations , and other related topics.
- Identify individual as well as group volunteer opportunities for Members.
- Assist Members in maintaining skills required to successfully maintain theory employment and maintaining the employers quality standards.
- Complete any required data collection, assessments , monthly progress notes and overall maintenance of members records required by BAMSI and MRC.
- Participate in meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Provide transportation utilizing BAMSI vans as well as personal vehicle when needed.
- Execute duties consistent with agency/program policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
- At least two years experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries and/or other disabilities.
- Previous experience providing Employment and/or transitional supports to individuals preferred.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of residence and own means of transportation (appropriately registered and insured) .