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Community Aide |
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12/20/2007
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Summary: |
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The community aid will support individuals with disabilities on a variety of temporary and seasonal community-based job training and recreation activities. Support will include training individuals on various job, work experience, recreational and social sites. |
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Team Leaders and Site Coordinator |
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- Provide on-site training and support to individuals with disabilities on a variety of community-based work, volunteer, recreation, social, and/or home sites.
- Conduct job task analyses to determine basic steps of jobs to be learned by the consumer.
- Utilize a variety of positive training methods to successfully train and support consumers in a variety of settings.
- Modify or restructure job duties and work environments when necessary to accommodate the needs of consumers (with employer and project coordinator permission and input).
- Observe and document consumer performance and behavior for required performance reviews/reports.
- Communicate and gather information from participating businesses on a regular basis regarding consumer performance and participation.
- Develop and participate in sensitivity/awareness training regarding persons with disabilities at various sites.
- Develop new and existing work and recreation sites with consultation from the Project Coordinator, Site Coordinator, Employer, and Teacher.
- Must be able to lift 75lb. from the floor or wheelchair to assist individuals with wheelchairs and personal needs.
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- Participate in team meetings and IEP meetings regarding consumers.
- Assist with monthly reporting.
- Attend relevant training and continue education regarding persons with disabilities.
- Communicate progress at various sites.
- Represent Todd Steven & Associates at various county and business functions in a professional manner.
- Attend staff meetings for TS&A Inc. as scheduled.
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Qualifications: |
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- High School Diploma.
- Coursework or experience with persons with disabilities preferred.
- Commitment to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Available and reliable transportation with proof of insurance.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A basic understanding of supported employment and job development.
- A basic understanding of positive-teaching techniques.
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