Under direct supervision, the Vocational Trainer supervises workers with disabilities performing janitorial work in a government/commercial setting. Vocational Trainers participate in the evaluation of work behavior, tolerance and overall performance of assigned workers in terms of physical, mental, emotional and other occupational capabilities. Assists in relating workers' progress through work evaluation, work adjustment, and other relevant programs at community-based contract sites. Complies with assigned contractual statement of work. Completes paperwork related to contract and trainee progress/performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Complies with JCFS contractual responsibilities related to tasks and frequencies as outlined in statement of work to assigned government contract site(s). Flexibility to work occasional weekends as needed to meet project deadlines.
• Assigns and instructs workers with disabilities in specific tasks. Observes and records performance, including but not limited to attendance, punctuality, personal hygiene, and productivity.
• Monitors quality and quantity of client productivity according to acceptable competitive employment levels and the requirements and expectations of the contract, including coordinating subcontractor services if applicable. Maintains a professional and/or business atmosphere in the work environment.
• Assists in developing and implementing individualized program plans that prepare workers to achieve the highest level of vocational development.
• Oversees training of consumers in conjunction with other related staff. Provides worker evaluation documentation and participates in appropriate meetings/staffing to identify vocational and occupational obstacles.
• Produces regular Agency and/or contractual documentation/reports, including but not limited to quality control inspections, safety inspections, payroll, service/utility call logs, line-item/project work sheets, and client rehabilitation and productivity reports, through handwritten and/or electronic process.

• The following are prescribed safety procedures. Acts to ensure safety for self, client workers and government employee personnel.

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with professional standards. Works cooperatively with co-workers and maintains congenial relationships with Agency employees, clients/consumers, government employees and outside representatives. Demonstrates empathy and concern in client/consumer interaction. Complies with all appropriate Agency policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum 3-6 months related experience/training/education in the field.
• May require availability for occasional weekend work to support the timely completion of contracted projects.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before consumers or employees of organizations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Preferred

• Red Cross and CPR training preferred.

Job Category: Union

What you’ll love about us:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position – can include vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Compensation: the minimum compensation for this position is between $42,000 - $45,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined by experience.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*.

EEO Statement:

Jewish Child and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.

Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org