Job Information
Hillside Family of Agencies Vocational Specialist - Snell Farm in Bath, New York
Job Summary
The Vocational Specialist is responsible for developing, leading, instructing and motivating youth in the areas of vocational trades and life skills. The Vocational Specialist oversees activities that lead to development of skills as well as healthy choice of leisure activities such as animal care, woodworking, making crafts, and life skills such as budgeting and money management.
Essential Job functions
Ensure that youth have activities that are fun, challenging and educational.
Utilize a relationship-based approach to engage youth in vocational and recreational activities with which they may be unfamiliar to support developing competencies.
Complete a required life skills assessment for each youth such as the Casey Life Skills and provide results to the treatment team upon youth admission to the program.
Support the 4H Coordinator with 4H projects.
Assist staff with care of the animals as needed.
Teach youth responsible and safe handling of basic tools.
Complete paperwork as designated by agency and funders.
Manage projects from planning through execution.
Assist youth with their application for the campus Apprenticeship Program and/or employment in the community.
Assist youth with developing a skills profile that they will take with them upon discharge.
While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 3 years of experience working with youth in residential, educational or recreation/ vocation setting required
Special Requirements
CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:
Knowledge of the importance of vocational and life skills development in the adolescent population.
Ability to administer the life skills assessment used by the program (e.g. Casey Life Skills) and ability to share results with the interdisciplinary treatment team including family members.
Ability to support youth development in the areas of application submission and interviewing skills.
Time management skills to balance caseloads and meet program goals and deadlines.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
The following physical demands are required:
Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours)
Occasional standing (up to 1 hour)
Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
Occasional driving (up to 8 hours)
Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
Occasional exposure to change in temperature, dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent
Protective clothing or equipment as required: close toed shoes; protective shields, universal precaution PPE, and gloves for toileting and food preparation
Ability to change positions as needed
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 300 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.
$19.50 Minimum pay rate, $28.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. This pay rate may include a Regional and/or Department premium.
At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.
Partnering with families and communities, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
Total Rewards: We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!
Requisition ID: 2995