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Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. (CCS) is thriving! For over 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All. We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: OVERVIEWAssists clients in maximizing potential through employment while remaining integrated and engaged in their communities. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSVocational and Day Services Vocational Work CrewsWorks along with clients providing training and assistance Required to meet work site job tasks and may need to complete clients work schedule as neededAssures completion of required paperwork and reports, i.e., productivity records, attendance, reinforcement of schedules, payroll reports, behavioral checklists, quality control, and progress towards goals, while maintaining confidentialityKeeps interdisciplinary team apprised of changes and pertinent informationReviews all client work, addressing training needs, supports, and environmental adaptations needed at work siteMonitors worksite contracts and facilitates client job orientation and training to ensure that client behavior meets acceptable community standards for the work settingMaintains current job site including employee relationships, client productivity, and client progressCoordinates with placement staff by providing job leads and information for consumers ready to move to a community placementAssists with job coaching needs for placement departmentAssists with required documentation and tracking processesMaintains unit records of consumer contact to include unit counts, attendance sheets, Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan (SOAP) notes and daily checklistsAssists with weekly coordination of site coverageImplements, reviews, and maintains Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) procedures adhering to department and CCS policies and proceduresMay drive agency or personal vehicle on company businessVocational PlacementAssists clients with assessment of abilities for appropriate employmentAssists clients in obtaining employmentAssists in one-on-one and group training to prepare job seekers for competitive employmentProvide needed job coaching (to be determined on individual basis)May conduct task analysis, arranging tasks into sequential teachable componentsIn a work setting: (a) monitors and teaches work related skills and behaviors such as appropriate communication, on-task behavior, grooming, appropriate social interactions; (b) identifies employer or supported employee concerns and tries to resolve potential problems without intruding on the employer/supervisor relationships; (c) ensures that task is completed according to the standard established for that taskMaintains contact with employer and employee to ensure job successLiaisons with individual served, family, employer, and any other parties to remove all barriers to successful competitive employment and continued employmentDevelops appropriate records and complete all documentation as required by funding agency and CCSTravels to worksites and accesses varying workspaces, as necessaryReports regularly to supervisor on client statusCompletes and submits all required reporting forms, including hours worked, in a timely mannerMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSSuitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.High School Diploma or GEDKnowledge or experience in working with individuals with disabilitiesKnowledge of job development and job coaching techniquesAbility to work independent of direct supervisionObtain State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)Valid Arizona Driver License, proof of insurance, and Arizona Motor Vehicle Division 39 month Motor Vehicle ReportPre-employment drug screening (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)REGULATORYMust be at least 18 years of ageValid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle reportAbility to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTSPosition is on-siteAbility to lift 60 pounds 20% of the timeWork may be performed outdoors year-round and contain exposure to high heat, wind, rain, etc.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printerRequires constant experience with competing priorities in an occasionally high-stress environmentExcellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and reportingDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociate Degree in related fieldAdditional years of directly-related experienceAmerican Sign Language skills, or willingness to learn1 year of experience in customer serviceAbility to obtain Secret Clearance for Federal ContractsFirst Aid and CPR certificationTraining in Article 9 and Prevention and Support Training Certificate The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.