Description

Employment Services Manager

Location: Norwich, NY

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $20.50-$25.50 per hour

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees

The Employment Services Manager is responsible for providing employment services for individuals with varying disabilities in community-based employment and community-based prevocational services. Employment and prevocational services are delivered in accordance with person-centered planning approaches and adherence with Medicaid, HCBS Waiver, ACCES-VR, and other funding regulations/requirements.

This position’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop, implement and monitor individual employment action plans and collaborate with supervisor related to the same
Deliver employment supports utilizing strength-based, person-centered approaches
Communicate with individuals served and vocational counselors in provision of services and coordinate planning meetings as appropriate
Network with community businesses to identify new partnerships and cultivate existing partnerships to promote inclusive employment environments
Act as a positive role model to individuals receiving services and maintain a professional presentation in all aspects of the position
Review and/or approve staff time sheets, leave requests and overtime accruals
Complete and/or review staff performance evaluations within required agency timeframes
Network with community resources to increase awareness of program offerings.
Complete DDP1’s and DDP2’s relevant to an individual receiving OPWDD employment services
Responsible for the direct supervision of assigned department staff that includes recruitment, training, evaluation and termination of staff in accordance with agency personnel policies and practices
Have an effective understanding of For-Profit business operations and the unique needs of the Agency to build customized employment opportunities
Conduct all necessary prescreen and standards testing on potential NYSID Qualified (NQ) applicants and coordinate screening outcomes
Provide on-site training, supports, problem resolution and on-call assistance with matters relating to the NYSID contracts and business partners
Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, business contact information, status reports, and other documents for all contracts
Conduct outreach and networking with local agencies, workforce, schools and others to increase NQ referral base and augment inclusive employment initiatives
Provide back-up services such as Community Prevocational Services, Job Coaching/Job Placement Services
Attend and participate in all required and/or requested departmental or agency meetings
Provide training for new hires as well as continuous support for Employment Services Professionals
Review and approve Life Plans

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in vocational Rehabilitation or related Human Service field -- OR -- High school diploma/GED and experience that, in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program.
Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier

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