Part-time, as needed, Developmental Disabilities Specialist 1 - Eugene, United States - Lane Community College

Description

AA/EEO Statement:

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility.

We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call

• Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, Jill Deneault, ,
• Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number:

Job Title:
Part-time, as needed, Developmental Disabilities Specialist 1 Applicant Notification:

Department Information

Our Specialized Support Services Department is seeking to hire a part-time, as needed, Developmental Disabilities Specialist 1.

Application Information

• This position works on an as-needed basis and is a temporary assignment based on student, college, and division needs.
• Provide all documents as requested.
• A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.
• Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Applications will remain in the applicant pool until the position(s) is filled.

Location:
Main Campus,

Downtown Center Classification:
Developmental Disabilities Specialist 1

Position Type:
Hourly Part-

Time Classified Anticipated Start Date:
Upon Hire Salary/Wage: Hourly Salary/

Wage Range:
$ $22.

31 (Classified Hourly Pay Grade 6) Salary/Compensation Statement:

• Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
• Part-Time Benefits may be available for qualified employees.

Grant Statement:

Working Schedule:

• Part-Time, as needed position; variable work hours and locations based on department needs; day time and evening hours may be required.
• Schedule may vary with hours increasing up to 40 hrs a week during peak periods, up to 1039 hours in a 12-month period.

FLSA:

Non-Exempt Position Status:
Temporary Full/Part: Part-
Time Annual Schedule: 260 Day (12 Month)

Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:


POSTING TEXT
Posting Date: 01/08/2024
Closing Date: 06/30/2024

Applicant Pool:

Academic Year Open Until Filled:
No

Required QUALIFICATIONS


Required Education:
High school graduation or equivalent.


Required Experience:

Two years of experience working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in a training facility, sheltered workshop, employment, or group home setting or with children as a teacher's assistant or with patients in a psychiatric facility.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

• A valid Oregon driver's license.
• Current first aid/CPR card.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education

Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Special Education, or any other Social Science focus.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting.

Language Statement

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.


Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement.

We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.


Equivalency Statement:

We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for vocational and social skills training and supervision support of small groups of adults with developmental disabilities in a variety of work settings or learning environments.

This hourly, time sheet assignment is primarily responsible for vocational and social skills training and supervision support of small groups of adults with developmental disabilities in a variety of work settings or learning environments.

This position will not be responsible for performing the full scope of duties outlined in the Developmental Disabilities 1 job classification.

This hourly assignment works under the direction of the Division Dean.


Essential Functions:

• Monitor and evaluate the student worker's (client's) progress.
• Problem solve with student workers on performance.
• Identify skills and social requirements of prospective and current jobs for student workers through task analysis.
• Instruct and monitor student workers in the proper use and safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Maintain daily production records of student workers.
• Implement behavior modification plans for individual student workers using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Observe and record student worker responses.
• Distribute and record prescriptive medication issued to individual student workers.
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.
• Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
• Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
• Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.

Supervision Statement:
Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Division Dean and Specialized Support Services Administrative Coordination Lead. After initial training and orientation, employees in this class work independently with within prescribed parameters. Additional training may be given during staff and in-service meetings. Work is reviewed through observation and feedback from program customers.

This position is responsible to assign tasks, provide priorities and monitor the duties of student workers (clients).


Physical Demands/Working Environment:

Work and drive safely; ability to lift, push and pull up to fifty (50) pounds; may walk or work outside in inclement weather; may stand for more than one (1) hour a day.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and Skill in:

• The methods used in training persons with developmental disabilities.
• Laws and guidelines pertaining to adults with disabilities.

Ability to:

• Implement behavior modification plans using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Instruct and supervise persons with developmental disabilities.
• Work in a variety of work settings, as assigned.
• Observe and record data on student behavior in work performance.
• Conduct task analysis as necessary to determine job components for training programs.
• Assess problems and needs of student workers.
• Give medications, as prescribed, in a timely manner.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Properly and safely use tools and equipment in the area of assignment.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Use diplomacy to resolve conflicts.
• Remain calm under stress.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with student workers, parents, group home providers, customers and the general public; and drive safely.
• Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes.

Applicant Instructions:
Application Instructions

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.

• The Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume may not take the place of any section in the application.

Required Documents

• Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
• Resume/CV - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
• Cover Letter - Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.

If applicable:

DD21- Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College.

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Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at
• For position questions contact Patsy Slaughter, ,

How to monitor your application

• Enter into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
• Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.

Positions close at 9:00 pm PST on closing date.


Transcript Instructions:
Transcripts are not required


College and Division Information:
College Information

The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.

Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.

History

Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.

One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area.

Lane's main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon.

Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state.

Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus.

The area's scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view.

See what's new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast (link is external).

Union Association:
LCC Employees Federation (Classified)