Employment Services Manager

Employment Services Manager

Full Time Wage $23 - $28/hr

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 positions specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the subsequent items and are characterized in the following five standards of performance defined as below:

• 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 DDP1s and DDP2s 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
• Any additional duties as assigned

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess strong interpersonal skills including effectively communicating ideas/directions maintaining professionalism and being receptive to guidance/direction from supervisor
• Experience interfacing with business community and comfortable in networking situations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management and strong organizational skills
• Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs
• Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations
• Able to work scheduled hours that may include overtime weekend and/or holiday timeframes and maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agencys employee policy manual
• Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift twenty-five (25) pounds

• Bachelors Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or related Human Service field and 2 years experience -- OR -- A combination of education and experience that in the opnion of the reviewing agency exceeds the standards of the program.
• Possess a valid drivers license and driving record acceptable to the agencys insurance carrier