Vocational Trainer/Job Coach - Janitorial

Company: JCFS Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Under direct supervision, the Vocational Trainer I supervises workers with disabilities performing janitorial work in a government/commercial setting.-- Participates 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.--Responsibilities* Complies with JCFS contractual responsibilities related to janitorial tasks and frequencies as outlined in statement of work to assigned government contract site(s).* 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 prepares workers to achieve the highest level of vocational development.* Oversees training of consumers in conjunction with Case Manager or other related staff. Provides worker evaluation documentation and participates in appropriate meetings/staffings 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.* Provides back up to Program Case Manager in support of client issues.* Follows 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.* Red Cross and CPR training preferred.* 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.recblid 4277gqhzyyof1wy8v946e5g5x5ot8e

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