ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Community Mainstreaming Associates•Westbury, NY

34d•$70,000 - $73,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Employment and Community Activities will be instrumental in supporting various Community Programs such as Supported Employment, Prevocational Services, Community Habilitation and Respite.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
Valid NY State Driver's License required
5 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and development disabilities
Efficient use of technology and software including Microsoft Office and eVero
Excellent organizational and coordination skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Smartphone required

Responsibilities

Support the administrative and operational oversight of all Community-based programs, including Prevocational Services, Supported Employment (SEMP), Community Habilitation, and Respite.
Review, monitor, and submit staff timecard data; coordinate and track annual mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with OPWDD and agency standards.
Assist in the delivery and oversight of programmatic services to ensure adherence to OPWDD regulations, agency policies, and best practices.
Ensure effective, timely, and professional communication with participants, families, Care Managers, and community partners.
Participate in OPWDD webinars, required trainings, external committees, and interdepartmental meetings to remain current on regulatory updates and support program growth, fiscal oversight, and operational efficiency.
Assist with internal audits, quality assurance reviews, and the review and tracking of waiver service documentation, including Choices documentation, DDPs, and service authorizations.
Lead and facilitate team meetings with Employment Specialists and other program staff; prepare reports, summaries, and correspondence related to job development, employment outcomes, and service delivery.
Conduct participant intakes; develop and maintain individualized Staff Action Plans; participate in Life Plan meetings and complete monthly and quarterly outcome reports.
Assist with policy and procedure development, marketing and promotional materials, relationship-building with local businesses and service providers, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical Benefits: Generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Dental Benefits: Employer-paid.
Vision Plan
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
Legal Services
403(B) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
Life Insurance: Employer sponsored
Tuition Assistance
Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 120 hours.
Up to 40 hours of personal time per calendar year.
10 paid holidays.
As a non-profit organization, we offer employees the opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.