Assistant Director of Employment Services

AIM Services Inc•Saratoga Springs, NY

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About The Position

Purpose: The Assistant Director of Employment Supports is responsible for establishing, developing, coordinating, implementing and monitoring Employment Services including: Supported Employment Services, Pathway to Employment, Community Prevoc, ETP (Employee Training Program) and Ticket to Work. The Assistant Director will support the Supported Employment Department by routinely providing training, supervision, completing necessary evaluations and promoting person centered support plan implementation at all times. . Leadership Core Competencies: Respectful: Treats everyone with courtesy and compassion recognizing individual uniqueness and needs. Displays honesty, integrity and humility. Makes difficult decisions with empathy. Responsible: Accepts accountability for their own actions and the actions of others. Holds others accountable. Puts the interests of the organization above their personal interests. Is personally invested in the success of the organization. Builds Partnerships: Values and builds a collaborative culture and spirit. Willing to learn from others. Moves others to take action. Pro-actively resolves conflict. Follows through in a timely manner. Anticipates and solves problems promptly with flexibility and creativity. Commits to Service Excellence: Focuses on the needs of the people being supported. Constantly reassesses processes, procedures, principles, searching for improvement opportunity. Improves performance by introducing unique and leading-edge concepts. Encourages good ideas from staff. Defines and puts into action, Best Practices. Sets and achieves high standards of performance. Challenges the status quo. Develops People: Inspires and challenges others to reach their full potential. Celebrates the accomplishments of others. Effectively provides feedback to staff and colleagues, including the timely completion of staff’s annual performance evaluations. Recruits and retains exemplary staff. Understands and applies all agency policies. Essential Functions: Maintain a working knowledge of emergency procedures including incident reporting as outlined by AIM and the primary care provider. To accompany and coordinate for the transportation as applicable. Maintain advanced knowledge of all state, federal and Agency policies, procedures and regulations as appropriate (including but not limited to: Medicaid, OPWDD, DOH, Family Care, etc.), and ensure Agency compliance. Maintain advanced knowledge of HCBS Waiver Program requirements and ensure Agency compliance. Support the Supported Employment Department to assure quality supports for the people supported and to facilitate growth as appropriate. Ensure that staff provides quality person centered services in accordance with state and federal regulations and Agency policy through coaching/mentoring/training. Responsibility for ensuring all required trainings and certifications for staff are routinely completed and maintained. Develop, implement, evaluate, update and maintain all required Employment Services Documentation. Develop goals and objectives tailored to enhance each individual’s strengths and provide training, support, and resources necessary to maximize their skills. Provide staff training (formal and informal) to ensure appropriate implementation of Employment Services plans and agency policies and procedures. Actively participate in the person’s circle of support and attend all scheduled meetings. Operate Agency vehicles in compliance with Agency policies/procedures and traffic laws. Ensure timely phone contact with the participant or family member and staff to discuss and evaluate service plan to ensure plan is meeting the needs and goals of the individual. Monitor the implementation, documentation, and provision Employment Services and identify issues and/or improvements. Attend professional development and routine OPWDD/New York State meetings as needed. Any activities discussed with your supervisor

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Human Services and one year of experience working in the field of developmental disabilities.
Previous management/supervisory experience.
Proficient knowledge in NYESS System
Maintain CESP (Certified Employment Support Professional) certification
Advanced knowledge of HCBS Waiver Programs.
Flexibility of schedule to meet job duties/individual needs.
Valid NYS Driver’s license, acceptable to Agency insurance standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated interest and ability to facilitate the personal outcomes of individuals receiving services and working in a team approach.
Use of computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Traveling to multiple sites in the provision/coordination of services.

Responsibilities

Maintain a working knowledge of emergency procedures including incident reporting as outlined by AIM and the primary care provider.
To accompany and coordinate for the transportation as applicable.
Maintain advanced knowledge of all state, federal and Agency policies, procedures and regulations as appropriate (including but not limited to: Medicaid, OPWDD, DOH, Family Care, etc.), and ensure Agency compliance.
Maintain advanced knowledge of HCBS Waiver Program requirements and ensure Agency compliance.
Support the Supported Employment Department to assure quality supports for the people supported and to facilitate growth as appropriate.
Ensure that staff provides quality person centered services in accordance with state and federal regulations and Agency policy through coaching/mentoring/training.
Responsibility for ensuring all required trainings and certifications for staff are routinely completed and maintained.
Develop, implement, evaluate, update and maintain all required Employment Services Documentation.
Develop goals and objectives tailored to enhance each individual’s strengths and provide training, support, and resources necessary to maximize their skills.
Provide staff training (formal and informal) to ensure appropriate implementation of Employment Services plans and agency policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the person’s circle of support and attend all scheduled meetings.
Operate Agency vehicles in compliance with Agency policies/procedures and traffic laws.
Ensure timely phone contact with the participant or family member and staff to discuss and evaluate service plan to ensure plan is meeting the needs and goals of the individual.
Monitor the implementation, documentation, and provision Employment Services and identify issues and/or improvements.
Attend professional development and routine OPWDD/New York State meetings as needed.
Any activities discussed with your supervisor