Bilingual (Spanish/English) Vocational Educator - San Gabriel (Des Plaines 60015) - Maryville Academy

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Long-Term Group Home Vocational Educator oversees implementation of vocational delivery services that will improve clients’ life skills. The Long-Term Group Home Vocational Educator will conduct vocational assessments, identify barriers toward residential living, establish measurable goals, monitor client progress, and assist each client toward achieving their employment goals and successful outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct vocational assessments to determine minors’ strengths
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Casey Life Skills Curriculum and ability to utilize this curriculum in the group home setting.
• Develop appropriate, measurable vocational goals and objectives.
• Conduct training sessions in a group setting and individually on food prepping, basic life skills, time management skills, interpersonal skills including appropriate cultural competency attitudes and behaviors
• Teach effective communication and writing skills.
• Participate in team meetings by reporting on clients’ progress and ongoing barriers.
• Present on relevant life skills topics
• Track clients’ progress toward established goals, adjusting goals as necessary.
• Assist clients with other educational needs
• Assist clients in obtaining their ServSafe Food Handlers' Certificate
• Upon passing the ServSafe Food Handler test and receiving a certificate, provide each participant an opportunity to assist in the kitchen during their residency at Maryville;
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of successful vocational training and coaching;
• 2 years’ experience preferably in a mental health, shelter, or residential setting;
• Must have SERV Safe Food Handler’s certification;
• Bachelor's degree in social services related field

Skills /Knowledge:

• Ability to conduct training sessions and maintain conduct in group settings
• Ability to communicate very effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Must be fluent in Spanish and English

Physical Demands:

• Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.

Environment and Scheduling:

• Work is performed in a residential group setting
• Must be flexible and available to work weekend and evening hours

Why Join the Maryville Family?

Maryville offers full-time employees:

• PPO health insurance options
• Vision Insurance
• FSA and HSA
• 403(b)
• Paid sick days
• 9 paid holidays a year
• After one year of service, you will be eligible for dental, long term disability and life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

For more information about all of the services that Maryville provides, please visit our website at www.maryvilleacademy.org.