Transitional Employment Director

ServiceNet•Hadley, MA

4d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Transitional Employment Director is a full-time, year-round position in Vocational Services providing leadership for ServiceNet's MassAbility Comprehensive Career Services Transition Services program and the Greenfield Recovery-to-Work Pathways Initiative, a grant-funded paid training program. Reporting to the Vice President of Vocational Services, the Director is accountable for program design and delivery, staff supervision, partner and funder relationships, budgets, billing, grant reporting, and outcomes. Hands-on training takes place in ServiceNet settings in close partnership with the Employment Specialist team, Prospect Meadow Farm staff, Mental Health Recovery Services, and the Ticket to Work Employment Network. The position requires a flexible schedule and travel throughout western Massachusetts. Availability is required Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility to work evenings, school vacation weeks, and summer as program schedules require. The position is located in Hatfield, Massachusetts, with a starting salary range of $60,000 to $75,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as rehabilitation counseling, special education, or human services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license held for at least six months and an acceptable driving record, as required by agency policy and applicable state regulations.
At least five years of experience in a relevant field, such as vocational rehabilitation, transition services, or workforce development, including at least two years of supervisory or program management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working with youth with disabilities and adults with mental health challenges.
Experience managing state contracts or grants, including budgets, billing, and reporting.
Knowledge of IEP/504 transition planning, WIOA Pre-Employment Transition Services, and recovery-oriented practice.
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with schools, colleges, employers, and community organizations.
Strong verbal and written English-language skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data tracking, and virtual meeting platforms.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Employment Support Professional Certification (CESP).
Conversational Spanish skills.
American Sign Language communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the CCS Transition Services and Greenfield Recovery-to-Work Initiative programs, including planning, hiring, staff orientation and supervision, and representing ServiceNet with MassAbility, funders, education providers, employers, and community partners.
Oversee and assist with Career Camps, Single-Service Sessions, work-based learning, Job Exploration Counseling, and Self Advocacy using MassAbility curriculum, ServiceNet experiential learning, and related frameworks.
Lead program awareness and enrollment efforts with educational institutions, special education advisory councils, and other community organizations.
Manage day-to-day operations of assigned paid training programs and partner relationships that create training and education opportunities related to ServiceNet vocational programs, including transitions into the Ticket to Work Employment Network or other ServiceNet Adult Employment Services.
Monitor budgets and spending for contracts, start-up funds, grants, and staff and vocational-work payrolls; maintain documentation for quarterly and other periodic or event-based reporting.
Track participant enrollment, attendance, hours, credentials gained, and employment outcomes; attend funder trainings and participate in related practice and learning communities.
Follow and enforce ServiceNet policies and procedures and fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities regarding suspected abuse or neglect, including reporting to the appropriate state agencies as required by law.