Vocational Associate Program Director (245D Supervisor)

Placement Partners•Edina, MN

4d•$51,500 - $58,000

About The Position

Placement Partners provides community-based vocational and residential services to adults with developmental disabilities, TBI, and others requiring assistance to work and live independently. Over the years, we have earned a reputation for providing outstanding human services and endeavor to meet each challenge with a positive approach. We invite you to join our group of enthusiastic and dedicated employees who strive each day to improve the lives of others and enjoy their success. Join Placement Partners today, and help us create a better tomorrow!

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License
Up to date Auto Insurance
Maintain acceptable motor vehicle report
Meets ONE of the following minimum requirements of Designated Coordinator per MN Statue 245D.081:
a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children, or
an associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children, or
a diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children, or
a minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities and four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications identified in clauses (1) to (3)

Responsibilities

Supervises the company’s assigned team of Employment Support Specialists and Community Support Specialists.
Secures competitive employment on behalf of consumers and assists consumers to maintain his/her employment status.
Assists consumers to develop and maintain life skills to access and participate in community activities.
Functions as an interim Employment Support Specialist when necessary.
Oversees and ensures compliance with all established policies, regulations, practices, and procedures.
Manages resources to affect positive outcomes and financial return on investment.
Ensures that all assigned consumers have the opportunity to achieve their desired employment and/or day support outcome consistent with their goals identified in the consumer’s support plan.
Supervises assigned Employment Support Specialists and Community Support Specialists and may serve in their capacity when necessary to ensure positive results.
Embraces the company’s “Mission” and provides leadership to all staff under his/her direction in support of this mission.
Keeps abreast of all changes in applicable governmental regulations and statutes regulating the business and implements, as required.
Maintains consumer records and ensures compliance with all data privacy regulations.
Issues reports and maintains other records, as required.
Represents the company at all ID Team Meetings and information meetings applicable to those consumers assigned to the Job Development Team.
Completes Google calendar on Monday by 9AM thereby entering all on-site and off-site activities planned for that work week and updates throughout the week, as changes occur.
Completes labor and expense reporting by entering his/her hours worked on a daily basis via the company web portal.
Directly supervises up to 6 employees within the vocational and/or day support departments.
Hires, trains, and supervises assigned program staff in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Ensures that employee evaluations are completed on a timely basis and fairly represent the employee’s work performance.
Minimizes staff turnover through the new hire selection process and by creating a positive work environment that promotes positive consumer outcomes and employee job satisfaction.
Provides oversight to ensure compliance with all company and program policies, procedures and governmental regulations in relation to employees supervised and consumers served by this position.
Manages authorized units and program related costs thereby optimizing the delivery of services in support of positive consumer employment outcomes and the company’s financial return on investment.