Human Services - Vocational Assistant
*It is the policy of Shawano County to recruit and select the most qualified persons for positions in the County's service. Recruitment and selection shall be conducted in an affirmative manner which ensures open competition and provides equal employment opportunity as protected by state or federal law. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment or employment process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources to ensure appropriate accommodations can be made.
Shawano County is pleased to offer our full-time employees (30+ hours/week) a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid Time Off - Earn just under 5 weeks in your first year when working 40 hours/week
- Nine (9) Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance including vision coverage with option of a high or low deductible health insurance plan.
- County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA depending on health plan selection.
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Long and Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- State Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- State Pension Plan
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Vocational Assistant is responsible for implementing daily programming as prescribed. This is a hands-on position, which includes providing assistance with vocational and work-related skills, independent and daily living skills, mobility skills, social developments, and personal cares (including toileting and feeding). It also requires the ability to follow through on established behavior plans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-Implements daily programs as established by Vocational Specialist to promote personal growth and independence in participant i.e. ADL skills, personal care, social/community, mobility skills, and pre-vocational skills according to the individualized service plan.
-Provide general supervision for the consumers assigned, at all times, present at the workshop including breaks, lunch and social activities and/or work enclaves.
-Provides transportation to participants for community outings and community work.
-Provides backup supervision for the Prevocational/Day Service Program in the absence of the Vocational Specialist.
-Provides input into the developing, evaluating, and charting of individual Program Plans on a semi-annual basis.
-Perform other related duties and participates in special projects.
Requirements:
-High school diploma or GED.
-One to three months related experience.
-Requires a valid Wisconsin Driver's license and adequate insurance coverage as required by the County.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $21.26
- Max Hiring Rate $24.30
- W7327 Anderson Ave, Shawano, WI 54166, USA