Melwood Inc.
Melwood-PG Campus
5606 Dowerhouse Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA
Overview This position is a hybrid position located in Upper Marlboro, MD. The core working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. This is a salaried, exempt position. This is a full time position offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Position VOCATIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Responsibilities
Provides individual task training on an ongoing basis through task analysis and task completion goal plans. Develops training approaches appropriate to the individual supported when there is a job change or quality requirement change.
Provides counseling and supportive assistance to individuals assigned to the Contract Division and/or performing contractual work. Helps employees and supervisors identify factors which may impede job performance.
Teaches the specific job tasks necessary to achieve performance success. Obtains guidance from operations management and technical experts to achieve viable methods to train the workforce on an ongoing basis.
Consults with supervisors and management regarding the needs of Human Resources employees. Communicates strengths and weaknesses of employees and identifies possible methods of increasing strengths and minimizing weaknesses. Communicates corporate values and goals (including performance targets) to each employee.
Works with all assigned direct employees to achieve quality, timeliness, and contract site profitability objectives, as conveyed by operations management. Observes ongoing workplace behavior to identify and correct any negative deviations in behavior or performance quickly.
Provides comprehensive support and crisis intervention in areas such as immediate on-site intervention, problem analysis, and follow-up recommendations. Maintains and sharpens training approaches for a varied workforce, staying current on behavior modification theories and application, as well as task analysis and operational training.
Facilitates acclimation and integration issues, task change coping strategies, job performance, on-site work and personal related goal setting and needs assessments.
Prepares written summaries, in approved format, on all individual counseling activities as it pertains to meetings, phone contacts, site visits, counseling sessions, etc.
Qualifications Bachelors with certification in rehabilitation counseling or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of two years of coaching and/or counseling experience directly related to employment program models is required. Previous experience in a manufacturing or services environment preferred. Experience with disabilities, mental health and/or substance abuse is preferred. Must be able to work well and communicate with all levels of management, staff and individuals served. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication. Must possess ability to conduct evaluations using approved assessments; develop behavioral plans and research techniques designed to correct employee performance barriers; promote individual abilities; and excellent analytical, judgment and decision-making abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and email. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple and changing priorities and deadlines. Evenings, holidays, weekends and overtime may be required. Must present a professional appearance and image. Must be willing to use personal vehicle in performance of duties. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Overview This position is a hybrid position located in Upper Marlboro, MD. The core working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. This is a salaried, exempt position. This is a full time position offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Position VOCATIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Responsibilities
Provides individual task training on an ongoing basis through task analysis and task completion goal plans. Develops training approaches appropriate to the individual supported when there is a job change or quality requirement change.
Provides counseling and supportive assistance to individuals assigned to the Contract Division and/or performing contractual work. Helps employees and supervisors identify factors which may impede job performance.
Teaches the specific job tasks necessary to achieve performance success. Obtains guidance from operations management and technical experts to achieve viable methods to train the workforce on an ongoing basis.
Consults with supervisors and management regarding the needs of Human Resources employees. Communicates strengths and weaknesses of employees and identifies possible methods of increasing strengths and minimizing weaknesses. Communicates corporate values and goals (including performance targets) to each employee.
Works with all assigned direct employees to achieve quality, timeliness, and contract site profitability objectives, as conveyed by operations management. Observes ongoing workplace behavior to identify and correct any negative deviations in behavior or performance quickly.
Provides comprehensive support and crisis intervention in areas such as immediate on-site intervention, problem analysis, and follow-up recommendations. Maintains and sharpens training approaches for a varied workforce, staying current on behavior modification theories and application, as well as task analysis and operational training.
Facilitates acclimation and integration issues, task change coping strategies, job performance, on-site work and personal related goal setting and needs assessments.
Prepares written summaries, in approved format, on all individual counseling activities as it pertains to meetings, phone contacts, site visits, counseling sessions, etc.
Qualifications Bachelors with certification in rehabilitation counseling or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of two years of coaching and/or counseling experience directly related to employment program models is required. Previous experience in a manufacturing or services environment preferred. Experience with disabilities, mental health and/or substance abuse is preferred. Must be able to work well and communicate with all levels of management, staff and individuals served. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication. Must possess ability to conduct evaluations using approved assessments; develop behavioral plans and research techniques designed to correct employee performance barriers; promote individual abilities; and excellent analytical, judgment and decision-making abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and email. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple and changing priorities and deadlines. Evenings, holidays, weekends and overtime may be required. Must present a professional appearance and image. Must be willing to use personal vehicle in performance of duties. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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