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POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for provision and coordination of vocational training to a caseload of trainees at work center.

RESPONSIBLITIES/STANDARDS:

Observes trainees at worksites and gives verbal and written feedback in relation to attainment of stated goals and objectives.

· Observes each individual of a caseload of between 20 and 30 at least once during an evaluation period and supplements data with observations from lead workers and other C.O.R.E. staff.

· Completes a Trainee Evaluation Form for each evaluation period. Meets once every two weeks with workshop trainees to discuss progress, remediation plans and placement status.

· Documents in ECR trainee progress and related activities on ALLWELL Progress Note.

· Assists each trainee at least every ninety (90) days in establishing vocational goals and plans with target dates for expected achievement using the Individual Service Plan Form in ECR. Coordinates services for trainees with ALLWELL treatment services and other agencies.

· Completes an Exit Summary for each caseload trainee leaving the training program. Conducts an Exit Interview with those trainees. Performs other exit documentation to close CORE case record.

· Performs related duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Performs training, teaching, testing from an approved curriculum.

· To provide using approved curriculum Janitorial training at the CORE facility. To administer a pre and post-test to each participant. To requisition supplies and equipment. To issue Certificates of Completion to successful participants. Regularly updates curriculum.

· To provide orientation and instruction using approved curriculum to trainees in the Bench Work department. To generally oversee that work site including purchasing, production, delivery, and work assignments. Enforces standards of quality. Regularly updates curriculum.

· To provide individual instructions to caseload trainees in areas as specified on the service plan. To apply discipline upon rule infraction within one working day. To celebrate trainee successes in an approved manner.

· To assist consumers with certain vocationally related objectives such as problem solving transportation issues, accessing AA or NA, accessing a GED program, etc.

· Instructs lead workers in the proper use of equipment, efficient use of supplies and best practices in interacting with trainees at the work site.

· Assists as needed the Enclave and Mobile Crew trainees.

· Performs related duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Vocational Program Related Duties.

· Conducts safety in-services. Resolves safety concerns. Performs safety drills.

· Transports clients as needed.

· Uses CORE vehicles to make deliveries as needed.

· Performs Material Handler and Janitor duties in the absence of a client suitable for that job.

· Requisitions and picks up supplies as needed and as approved by the Program director.

· Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating and securing bolts on work center equipment.

· Completes as needed intakes for candidates for the work center.

· Participates in scheduled staff meetings.

· Works in cooperation with the Vice President of Quality Assurance to assure compliance in all areas of Quality Assurance/Clinical Record and related clinical management rules and regulations.

· Prepares reports on work center productivity.

· Purchases drug screen kits and performs drug screen on trainees as required.

· Maintains the work center first aid kit.

· Performs related duties as assigned by Program Director.

The person in this position has access to and use of Protected Health Information (PHI) of clients through verbal, written, and electronic communications, as recorded and contained in Allwell Behavioral Health Services clinical r