Summary
The Employment manager works in partnership with the Day Services Program Managers in providing employment supports to participants. They are responsible for training and supervising all staff related to employment supports. They will work closely with the marketing and finance teams in the development and management of employment opportunities for individuals who have indicated a desire to work. The Employment Manager will act as the point person for all employment supports in the agency. They will provide assistance and support to participants and staff in a manner that maximizes human dignity, community integration and opportunities for self-direction.
Essential Job Functions
Provide oversight for all employment relationships for the agency. Carry case load.
Working in close collaboration with the marketing and finance departments, develop and maintain relationships with the business community that enable participants to work in varied settings and fields with varied levels of support (on-site work, group employment and individual employment). This oversight includes outreach to employers, networking, building relationships, negotiating and managing contracts, billing, tracking, data entry of all bookmarks, staffing, on-going communication with worksites, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Engage participants served by establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of employment in community job settings. Assist clients in all the following: discovery and development of career interests and employment skills, employment preparation, search, placement, and retention.
Conduct job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are match the interests and uniqueness of the participants served, following the principles of Supported Employment.
Document all assessments and other participant interactions in the appropriate systems (AWARDS, HCSIS, etc.)
In collaboration with each participant¿s team, design, implement and document support plans to enhance independence of participants in their employment settings. The ultimate goal is competitive integrated employment for all participants interested in working.
Remain informed about current Labor Laws and benefits guidelines. Assist participants in obtaining information about their rights as an employee, benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, Etc.) and how they will be affected by employment. Help clients to access benefits counseling when making decisions about changes in work hours and pay.
Oversee quality control measures for all employment placements. Ensure quality of participants¿ work performance through monitoring, feedback, adjustment of techniques, Task Analysis, assistive or adaptive technology, etc.
Directly supervise Career Specialist(s). Provide input to Program Managers related to the employment support performance of staff in those departments. Assist in personnel responsibilities including interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; proactively addressing performance issues; rewarding and disciplining employees according to agency policy; addressing complaints and solving problems.
Actively participate in interventions, providing positive, knowledgeable support to staff and managers, ensuring behavior support plans and crisis plans are followed. Complete incident, restraint and accident reports in a manner which clearly identifies all components of the intervention and in accordance with regulatory expectations. Complete all other required documentation required by the agency and external regulatory agencies, focusing on providing complete, relevant, accurate and quality information.
Provide personal care and assistance to participants consistent with both their physical needs and defined support plans. Ability to adapt and make adjustments to techniques based on functional abilities and limitations.
Participate in relevant meetings,