Coordinator of Employment Services

Developmental Services of Dickson County • Dickson, TN

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About The Position

Responsible for overseeing all programmatic aspects of the organization’s employment programs to ensure a high quality of life for individuals supported by providing evaluation, training and on-going support through opportunities within the community. Oversee the employment staff and day-to-day operations to ensure program quality and integrity via quality assurance standards as set forth by Developmental Services of Dickson County. Provide leadership, management and vision to ensure the organization has the proper operational controls, administrative support, and resources in place to sustain and grow the programs and to ensure high performance, financial strength and operating efficiency. Works cooperatively with the State Division of Rehabilitation Services to establish and maintain contractual relationships, including ensures regulatory compliance of operations by monitoring and implementing applicable state and federal requirements; assuring the accurate submission of required reports, information, and bills on a timely basis, investigating problems; maintaining records. Establishes and maintains supportive relationships with local employers and the general community to facilitate employment opportunities for people supported. The duties may include cold calling potential employers, attending job fairs, meeting with local civic leadership, membership in professional organizations and coordination with other employment organizations. Achieves financial objectives by actively participating in the development of operational budgets; monitoring compliance with budgets; making revisions in program activities and composition as required. Participates in the processes where each person and their Circle of Support (COS) aims to identify an individual’s employment preference, potential barriers to employment and the coordination efforts necessary to obtain/maintain employment during the Individual Support Plan (ISP), Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP) or Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) planning processes. The Director will model appropriate assessment processes for evaluation and planning purposes. Works cooperatively with Quality Improvement and Risk Management team to develop, review and submit employment measurement data to include (but not limited to) referral information, demographic information, services completed, services in process, etc. and identifying and implementing any plans for improvement. Maintains professional and technical knowledge and/or credentials by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Requirements

• Associates degree and two years of experience in developmental disabilities or a related field.
• Professional level ACRE (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) National Achievement of Employment Services certification required or must be willing to obtain upon hire.
• Must possess demonstrated leadership ability, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences both orally and in writing, to oversee broad and detailed planning efforts, excellent computer skills, an understanding and working knowledge of personnel and staffing issues, employment services and program planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing programmatic aspects of employment programs
• Overseeing employment staff and day-to-day operations
• Providing leadership, management and vision
• Working cooperatively with the State Division of Rehabilitation Services
• Establishing and maintaining supportive relationships with local employers
• Achieving financial objectives by participating in budget development
• Participating in the processes where each person and their Circle of Support (COS) aims to identify an individual’s employment preference
• Working cooperatively with Quality Improvement and Risk Management team to develop, review and submit employment measurement data
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge and/or credentials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees