Employment Services Manager

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 positions 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 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
• 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

• Bachelors 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 drivers license and driving record acceptable to the agencys insurance carrier