Developmental Disabilities Program, Full Time

Skills of Central Pennsylvania•State College, PA

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About The Position

Skills of Central PA is hiring a full-time Team Leader of Employment Services and Career Development based in State College, Pennsylvania. The Team Leader negotiates, establishes, and secures employment placements with community businesses for people supported by Employment Services. The position works primarily day to evening, Monday through Friday, and has on-call responsibilities. The role supervises employment training professionals and specialists, supports their work, and helps coordinate schedules and training assignments. It also supports program administration, including billing, records, program monitoring, and coverage of the program manager’s duties when needed. The Team Leader builds relationships with employers, schools, funding sources, and other stakeholders; develops employment opportunities and placements; and completes job screenings and Pre-Employment Transition Services. The position requires an associate degree, at least three years of experience supporting people with disabilities, ACRE certification, and a valid driver’s license. The listed salary is $19.00–$23.35.

Requirements

Associate degree, preferably in rehabilitation, business, marketing, or a related field.
At least three years of experience supporting people with disabilities.
Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of the human services industry and vocational and employment services.
Knowledge of disabilities and special-needs populations.
Ability to learn company software packages and computer literacy.
Knowledge of traditional and non-traditional sales principles, practices, and techniques.

Responsibilities

Supervises employment training professionals and employment training specialists and supports them as needed.
Serves as back-up to the program manager for the Time and Labor system, HER, CWDS, EIM, and related needs, including incident management.
Ensures billing information for Pre-ET services is accurate and complete.
Monitors work schedules, including call-offs and PTO approvals, in conjunction with the manager.
Establishes relationships with businesses, industry, and schools to promote community-based integrated employment.
Contacts prospective employers to explain the features and advantages of the Skills Employment Services program.
Develops and secures employment placements for people supported by Employment Services.
Negotiates and secures employer agreements.
Completes job screenings and Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETs), and obtains career assessment sites.
Assists with developing and implementing profiles and person-centered plans for referrals, incorporating input from involved parties.
Develops and maintains employer relationships before, during, and after placements.
Analyzes businesses’ labor outsourcing needs in the community.
Maintains records and files, documenting contacts, visits, presentations, and other placement activities as required.
Communicates new employment and business opportunities, comments, and leads as soon as possible.
Participates, with manager approval, in business and industry organizations that provide networking opportunities.
Helps assign Employment Training Professionals and Specialists to direct trainings, community-based job tryouts, and related pre-employment activities.
Assists the program manager with program monitoring in accordance with policy.
Works with the program manager to maintain relationships with local businesses, funding sources, Supports Coordination and AE staff, school districts, corporate staff, and other relevant stakeholders.
Oversees the department’s daily operations in the program manager’s absence and in partnership with the Regional Vice President.