Developmental Disabilities Program, Full Time

Skills of Central PA•Lock Haven, PA

14d•$19 - $23

About The Position

Skills of Central PA is hiring a full-time Team Leader of Employment Services and Career Development based in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The role negotiates, establishes, and secures community business employment placements for people supported by Employment Services. The work is primarily during day-to-evening hours, Monday through Friday, with on-call responsibilities. The Team Leader supervises and supports employment training staff, helps manage program systems and billing, and oversees department operations when the program manager is absent. The role builds and maintains relationships with employers, schools, funding sources, and other stakeholders; develops employment opportunities and placements; and supports career assessments, job screenings, Pre-Employment Transition Services, and person-centered planning. Skills of Central PA prohibits hiring and employment discrimination on the bases listed in the posting and identifies itself as an equal opportunity service provider and employer.

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.
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 be computer literate.
Knowledge of traditional and non-traditional sales principles, practices, and techniques.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Supervise employment training professionals and employment training specialists, and support them as needed.
Serve as a back-up to the program manager for the Time and Labor system, HER, CWDS, EIM, and related needs, including incident management.
Ensure billing information for Pre-ET services is accurate and complete.
Monitor work schedules, including call-offs and PTO approvals, in conjunction with the manager.
Establish relationships with community businesses, industry, and schools to promote community-based integrated employment.
Contact prospects to explain the features and advantages of the Skills Employment Services program.
Develop and secure employment placements for people supported in Employment Services.
Negotiate and secure employer agreements.
Complete job screenings and Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETs), and obtain career assessment sites.
Assist in developing and implementing profiles and person-centered plans for referrals, with input from involved parties.
Develop and maintain employer relationships before, during, and after placement.
Analyze businesses’ labor outsourcing needs in the community.
Maintain records and files documenting contacts, visits, presentations, and other placement activities as required.
Communicate new employment and business opportunities, comments, and leads as soon as possible.
Join and participate in business and industry organizations as approved by the manager, for networking purposes.
Help assign Employment Training Professionals and Specialists to direct trainings, community-based job tryouts, and related pre-employment activities.
Assist the program manager with program monitoring in accordance with policy.
Work with the program manager to maintain relationships with local businesses, funding sources, Supports Coordination and AE staff, school districts, corporate staff, and other pertinent stakeholders.
Oversee daily department operations in the program manager’s absence and in partnership with the Regional Vice President.