Work Readiness Supervisor

Easterseals • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Work Readiness Supervisor supervises Work Readiness Facilitators and implements and adapts work readiness curriculum. The role oversees assessments of participants’ readiness, aptitude, and skills in Vocational Rehabilitation Services, performs administrative classroom duties, and provides instruction to prepare participants for unsubsidized employment. The position also performs ancillary duties related to vocational, computer, and work readiness skills for the agency.

Requirements

• One year of supervisory or related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, such as psychology, vocational rehabilitation, or occupational rehabilitation, from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching schedules, vacations, and other time off for Work Readiness staff.
• Develop and refine work readiness curriculum based on Fedcap Inc.’s job readiness philosophy and the evolving needs of the program.
• Assign and review training activities during participants’ initial five-day period in the job readiness program to determine their potential for work.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely verbal and written reports for relevant WeCARE staff on participant training progress, hands-on skills, and work behaviors.
• Instruct participants in the established curriculum using course materials and individual and group instructional methods.
• Maintain complete and accurate daily and weekly records of participant attendance, punctuality, test scores, and Facilitator reports for vocational rehabilitation services leadership.
• Report urgent participant issues, including inappropriate behaviors, to appropriate WeCARE staff in a timely manner.
• Devise and administer practical participant training exercises in classroom and computer lab settings.
• Communicate program concerns and curriculum revision plans to the Fedcap Assistant Director of Work Readiness and the WeCARE Project Director for budgetary planning.
• Revise curriculum and course objectives as required.
• Participate in outreach activities to selected groups for potential consumer referrals.
• Assist in selecting, developing, evaluating, and assigning work responsibilities to Work Readiness Facilitators.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and coaching sessions with direct reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed