Supervisor Supported Employment Services Freeport Vocational Center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p 35 hrs flex

Supervisor Supported Employment Services

Freeport Vocational Center Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p 35 hrs flex

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in rehabilitation counseling or human services field required
• Master’s degree preferred.
• One (1) year in supported employment services or vocational rehabilitation field preferred
• Five (5) years’ experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, required.
• Two (2) years’ supervisory or management experience in human services required.
• Valid and qualified NYS Driver’s License required and maintained during employment.
• Defensive Driving, POM and CPR Training required and maintained during employment.
• Good leadership, team building, written and oral communication skills as well as computer proficiency in all Microsoft Applications required.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provides direct supervision to the Supported Employment Staff (Employment Training Specialists) and Job Coaches in order to assure that services are delivered and supports the Supported Employment Department in the administration of services.
• In this capacity the Supervisor works cooperatively with ACCES-VR, OPWDD and employers to coordinate and deliver services and ensures the successful continuance of workers placed in competitive employment. In this capacity, the Supervisor of Supported Employment Services can provide assistance to people enrolled in AHRC services that are referred for help in identifying obstacles that prevent independence, integration and inclusion in employment and the community at large; as well as counsel and educate people supported on work adjustment concerns