Supported Employment Lead

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Salary: $65,000 / year

The Supported Employment Lead oversees the Division's comprehensive employment initiative, providing guidance and leadership to Job Developers and other employment personnel. This role collaborates with support staff and service teams to ensure employment goals are integrated into each Individual Service Plan (ISP). As the primary administrative liaison for DOS, Senior Program Directors, and other division employment personnel, the Supported Employment Lead develops strategic plans to maximize employment opportunities and leverage resources from external partners, including the MRC, One-Stop Career Centers, Community Colleges, and workforce development providers. The role also creates training and mentoring programs for staff and individuals served, enhancing competencies in employment efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personnel Management:

  • Hire, train, and evaluate employment staff in coordination with operational personnel.
  • Provide individual supervision, field mentoring, and necessary resources to support job development, placement, coaching, and problem-solving with employers.
  • Conduct monthly Employment Practice meetings for employment staff.

• Program Oversight and Collaboration:

  • Work closely with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) offices and DDS-funded services to coordinate employment and vocational services.
  • Act as liaison to Directors of Service, clinicians, and others to ensure integrated services.
  • Collaborate with senior management and the management team to address programmatic challenges and advocate for the employment-first initiative.

• Service Integration and Client Support:

  • Provide regular outreach to MRC and other employment services to foster integrated support.
  • Ensure employment support staff have accurate, up-to-date information about entitlements (e.g., SSI, SSDI, Health Insurance) and how employment may impact financial benefits.
  • Support clients in making informed financial decisions related to employment opportunities.

• Strategic Planning and Development:

  • Participate in management meetings to promote continuous development and learning within Employment Services.
  • Help coordinate in-service training on evidence-based supported employment practices.
  • Develop and maintain a tracking system for employment analytics, including job dates, hours worked, wages earned, and job match quality. Regularly review outcomes with division managers to adjust strategies and performance targets.

• Supported Employment Program Development:

  • Support the creation of a supported employment steering committee to guide the implementation of IPS-supported employment.
  • Coordinate supported employment fidelity reviews and develop action plans based on recommendations to ensure program quality.
  • Work with Program Directors to identify and reduce barriers to supported employment.
  • Provide ongoing training and competency development to enhance staff skills related to supported employment practices.

• Additional Duties:

  • Perform other tasks as assigned to support the program's mission and success.

Why Vinfen?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits and perks!

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

• Experience providing employment services to people with developmental disabilities and knowledge of the working world
• A minimum of 8 years' experience providing supervision and working effectively within a team
• Strong verbal and written communication required.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field required.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least six months.
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, employment reference/verification, national fingerprinting and driving record check,< li>
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 90 days of employment.