Community Integration and Employment Coordinator

Toolworks, in partnership with people with disabilities, is a human service agency dedicated to providing the tools and resources that promote independence, equality, and personal satisfaction. Toolworks provides a number of programs including job placement and training, community integration, and community living services.

Position Title: Community Integration and Employment Coordinator.

Position Status: Full-Time, Salary-Exempt.

Compensation: $73,000 - $75,500 per year, depending on experience.

Purpose: To coordinate the necessary support of daily activity, employment, and instruction while centering the acquisition of skills that promote independence and community integration for people with disabilities.

Supervises: Community Integration and Employment Instructors, Lead Employment Development Specialists, Employment Specialists.

Location: Berkeley and East Bay areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervises, trains, and conducts performance evaluations for Employment Development Specialists and Instructors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with California labor laws.
• Assists with staff development on a day-to-day basis.
• Monitors client progress through case notes and completes monthly attendance reports, and other relevant HCBS reporting.
• Completes person-centered plans, placement planning documents, ISP's/IHSP's, monthly reports including billing, and all other assigned paperwork.
• Coordinates client and staff schedules for each site.
• Maintains positive business relationships with community members, client home support networks and management/owners of companies where clients are placed to ensure ongoing satisfaction of Toolworks' services.
• Develops new recreational and work opportunities for clients by meeting with potential volunteer sites, employers and businesses.
• Attend job fairs and conducts community outreach.
• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations, including OSHA standards and California labor laws. Oversees staff adherence to safety protocols, including COVID-19 guidelines.
• Other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirement

• B.A. in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling or related field preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience working with adults with disabilities is required, preferably in a community setting.
• Minimum 1 year Supervisory experienced preferred.

Skills Requirement

• Fluency in American Sign Language, Spanish, or Cantonese skills preferred and may be required depending on the specific population served.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet client needs.
• Strong writing and time management skills, patient, detail-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation

• $73,000 - $75,500 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k contribution
• Twelve days of paid vacation accrued annually
• Twelve sick days accrued annually
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Birthday holiday per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness program

Toolworks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer with respect to hiring, promotion, and training. We welcome applicants from diverse communities.

Toolworks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer with respect to hiring, promotion and training. We welcome applicants from diverse communities, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. Toolworks is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. (VEVRAA). VEVRAA requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans.

In accordance with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Any background check will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been made, respecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information throughout the application process.