Employment Services Supervisor - OPWDD Program

Location: Middletown, NY
Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour + Benefits Package
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM (40hrs)

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in onboarding, as well as supervising and training new employment services staff. Other responsibilities include daily note taking, frequent meeting attendance, and providing support to staff.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

On boards/trains new Employment Services staff; helps staff refine their skills so they can improve outcomes
Ensures positive program outcomes by providing training, supervision, and by working side-by-side with staff
Verifies that staff submit: daily entries/case notes contemporaneously; all documentation is submitted by due date and conducts periodic audits for timeliness, clarity and accuracy
Maintains relationship/communication with funding sources and with other Employment Services staff throughout the agency
Maintains list of staff caseloads and assigns new individuals appropriately
Attends Life Plan Meetings and submits timely Staff Action Plans
Evaluates staff performance adhering to ASFL’s performance evaluation process and timetable
Ensures staff are up to date on all mandatory trainings
Provides supported employment supports to a minimal caseload providing back up to the staff
Other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

Assignments may be determined at a future date

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Leadership skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Service Field
Experience with population of Individuals with disabilities
Supervisory experience

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.

Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
Able to work in open space floor plan
Must be capable to move throughout work day (and follow individuals throughout the community)
Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
Must be able to move in tight spaces
Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds