Employment and Transition Services Director

Lifesteps • Butler, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifesteps is growing!
Lifesteps, a local, human services agency is seeking an Employment Services and Transition Director to oversee the Employment Services Program for Special Needs Individuals .
The Director, Employment Services is responsible for the development, operation and supervision of the Employment Services Program. The Director ensures clients who have intellectual or developmental disabilities receive high quality training in vocational, daily living and social skills that foster self-reliance in preparation for competitive employment.
The Employment Services Director ensures services to eligible people with disabilities on an individualized basis. This includes assisting individuals in selecting their choice of vocational goals, obtaining employment, and maintaining employment, along with assistance of workplace accommodation, if needed.
The Employment and Transition Services Director will be responsible for promoting a positive work environment, oversight of the staff and job coaches in the program, and creation of documentation and reporting for OVR, ODP, and management staff.
The position works Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm and is based in Butler, PA.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or equivalent credits (60) and 6 years of experience working directly with adults with disabilities and 4 years of Supervisory experience OR
• Bachelor s Degree and 3 years of experience working with adults with disabilities and at least 2 years supervisory experience OR
• Master s Degree and 1-year experience working directly with adults with disabilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Current driver s license and the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle
• Ability to obtain acceptable clearances
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 200 pounds with assistance and 40 pounds without assistance

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a specific area of instruction such as adult training, vocational rehabilitation, or special education is preferred.
• ACRE (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) certification in employment services p refe rred

Responsibilities

• Development, operation and supervision of the Employment Services Program
• Ensuring clients who have intellectual or developmental disabilities receive high quality training in vocational, daily living and social skills that foster self-reliance in preparation for competitive employment
• Ensuring services to eligible people with disabilities on an individualized basis
• Assisting individuals in selecting their choice of vocational goals, obtaining employment, and maintaining employment, along with assistance of workplace accommodation, if needed
• Promoting a positive work environment
• Oversight of the staff and job coaches in the program
• Creation of documentation and reporting for OVR, ODP, and management staff

Benefits

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums for the employee
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees