Principal Accountabilities: (essential job functions):1. Responsible for Career
Discovery Program. Provides individualized classroom and community experience
that promote career development for individuals.
2. Develops, assists,
implements, modifies and evaluates the Career Discovery curriculum.
3. Communicates with IDT
teams, Supervisors, Service Coordinators and Case Managers.
4. Develops effective
relationships with employer contacts and stakeholders.
5. Input information to the
Marketing Director as to programs stated above.
6. Maintains a minimum
census of six in each program.
7. Recruit and train
volunteers.
8. Maintains a current
schedule of activities for the Career Discovery Program that are work related,
community based and appealing to the interest of the individuals.
9. Maintains a current
curriculum for the Career Discovery Program, including a diverse selection of
educational tools.
10. Communicates regularly
with Job Developers and Service Coordinators regarding individuals’ literacy
needs and potential job opportunities.
11. Schedules and conducts
tours of employment and educational sites based on choices made by individuals.
12. Attends ISP/IDT and IEP
meetings, as needed, to participate in the development of employment and/or
career discovery related goals.
13. Submits all
documentation, reports and other required paperwork accurately and timely.
14. Ensures consistent
compliance with all DOH, DDSD and Medicaid.
15. Coordinates the use of a
van with Day Habilitation Program, as appropriate.
16. Maintains conduct that
is professional and ethical at all times.
Representing LifeROOTS and the Career Discovery Program in a positive
manner to service individuals and the public.
17. Complies with all
applicable LifeROOTS policies and procedures.
18. Relies on instructions
and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Primary job functions do not typically
require exercising independent judgment.
19. Responsible for
participation in the company’s quality improvement program and ensures that all
department-applicable quality improvement requirements are fulfilled.
20. Responsible for
participation in the company’s financial management and ensures that all
department-applicable fiscal responsibilities are fulfilled.
21. Responsible for
participation in the company’s Health and Safety program and ensure that all
department-applicable safety requirements are fulfilled.
22. Performs other related
duties as assigned by the Director of Community Services.
