Supported Employment Lead

Vinfen • Cambridge, MA

5h • $65,000

About The Position

The Supported Employment Lead oversees the Division's comprehensive employment
initiative, providing guidance and leadership to Job Developers and other
employment personnel. This role collaborates with support staff and service
teams to ensure employment goals are integrated into each Individual Service
Plan (ISP). As the primary administrative liaison for DOS, Senior Program
Directors, and other division employment personnel, the Supported Employment
Lead develops strategic plans to maximize employment opportunities and leverage
resources from external partners, including the MRC, One-Stop Career Centers,
Community Colleges, and workforce development providers. The role also creates
training and mentoring programs for staff and individuals served, enhancing
competencies in employment efforts.

Requirements

• Experience providing employment services to people with developmental disabilities and knowledge of the working world
• A minimum of 8 years' experience providing supervision and working effectively within a team
• Strong verbal and written communication required.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field required.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least six months.
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, employment reference/verification, national fingerprinting and driving record check,<
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Personnel Management:
• Hire, train, and evaluate employment staff in coordination with operational personnel.
• Provide individual supervision, field mentoring, and necessary resources to support job development, placement, coaching, and problem-solving with employers.
• Conduct monthly Employment Practice meetings for employment staff.
• Program Oversight and Collaboration:
• Work closely with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) offices and DDS-funded services to coordinate employment and vocational services.
• Act as liaison to Directors of Service, clinicians, and others to ensure integrated services.
• Collaborate with senior management and the management team to address programmatic challenges and advocate for the employment-first initiative.
• Service Integration and Client Support:
• Provide regular outreach to MRC and other employment services to foster integrated support.
• Ensure employment support staff have accurate, up-to-date information about entitlements (e.g., SSI, SSDI, Health Insurance) and how employment may impact financial benefits.
• Support clients in making informed financial decisions related to employment opportunities.
• Strategic Planning and Development:
• Participate in management meetings to promote continuous development and learning within Employment Services.
• Help coordinate in-service training on evidence-based supported employment practices.
• Develop and maintain a tracking system for employment analytics, including job dates, hours worked, wages earned, and job match quality. Regularly review outcomes with division managers to adjust strategies and performance targets.
• Supported Employment Program Development:
• Support the creation of a supported employment steering committee to guide the implementation of IPS-supported employment.
• Coordinate supported employment fidelity reviews and develop action plans based on recommendations to ensure program quality.
• Work with Program Directors to identify and reduce barriers to supported employment.
• Provide ongoing training and competency development to enhance staff skills related to supported employment practices.
• Additional Duties:
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support the program's mission and success.

Benefits

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits and perks!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level