Community Integration and Employment Coordinator

Toolworks • Berkeley, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Toolworks, in partnership with people with disabilities, is a human service agency dedicated to providing the tools and resources that promote independence, equality, and personal satisfaction. Toolworks provides a number of programs including job placement and training, community integration, and community living services. The purpose of this role is to coordinate the necessary support of daily activity, employment, and instruction while centering the acquisition of skills that promote independence and community integration for people with disabilities.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of experience working with adults with disabilities is required, preferably in a community setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• B.A. in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year Supervisory experienced preferred.
• Fluency in American Sign Language, Spanish, or Cantonese skills preferred and may be required depending on the specific population served.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet client needs.
• Strong writing and time management skills, patient, detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises, trains, and conducts performance evaluations for Employment Development Specialists and Instructors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with California labor laws.
• Assists with staff development on a day-to-day basis.
• Monitors client progress through case notes and completes monthly attendance reports, and other relevant HCBS reporting.
• Completes person-centered plans, placement planning documents, ISP's/IHSP's, monthly reports including billing, and all other assigned paperwork.
• Coordinates client and staff schedules for each site.
• Maintains positive business relationships with community members, client home support networks and management/owners of companies where clients are placed to ensure ongoing satisfaction of Toolworks' services.
• Develops new recreational and work opportunities for clients by meeting with potential volunteer sites, employers and businesses.
• Attend job fairs and conducts community outreach.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations, including OSHA standards and California labor laws.
• Oversees staff adherence to safety protocols, including COVID-19 guidelines.

Benefits

• Paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k contribution
• Twelve days of paid vacation accrued annually
• Twelve sick days accrued annually
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Birthday holiday per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree