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Vocational Support Specialist Pay Rate:

$16

• 18 per hour

Full-time:

40 hrs/wk

FLSA Status:

Hourly/Non-Exempt Schedule:

Monday

• Friday.

Follows the 170 day school calendar.

Hours:

8:00am

• 4:30pm with a 30 minute non-paid lunch. (Negotiable) Our Mission Our Career Centered Academy is a private school serving grades Pre-K
• 12th. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization whose mission is to provide education, therapy, life skills, career training, and job placement opportunities for students with diverse and special needs. Because we know children learn by example, our goal at OCCA is for team members to create an atmosphere for students which includes the "5 Cs":
• Community
• a warm, friendly environment
• Compassion
• acceptance of those with unique abilities
• Courage
• empowerment to make good choices
• Curiosity
• healing through learning
• Creativity
• freedom to explore life skills Requirements for this Position Team members must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.

This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed to serve the needs of the school out of business necessity. Essential Functions

• Provide transportation to and from community job sites, training programs, and school-based vocational activities.
• Accompany students to work placements to provide on-site job coaching and support as needed.
• Assist students with learning and practicing appropriate work behaviors, communication, and task completion.
• Coordinate the school's peer mentor program, including scheduling, basic training, and communication with participating students and staff.
• Monitor and document student progress toward career-related goals as outlined in each student's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
• Maintain documentation related to job coaching hours, student progress, and services provided.
• Support the VR director with clerical tasks such as organizing files, submitting documentation for billing or reimbursement, and tracking student placements or contracts.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student job schedules, expectations, and transportation logistics.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and external job site supervisors to support student success in the workplace.
• Monitor student safety and well-being during transportation and community outings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Vocational Rehabilitation. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required High School Diploma Work Context
• Requires sitting, standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work.
• Requires the use of communication systems, such as computers, software, electronic mail, and telephones.
• Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines.
• Requires face-to-face virtual discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams.
• Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, parents, and with the public. Physical Environment
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions, and outdoors for dining and some classes.
• Requires sitting, standing and the ability to occasionally lift, carry, move and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds.