FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full-time (24 hrs direct care + 16 hrs indirect/administration weekly)
Location(s): Twin Cities
Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 /year
Supervisor: Designated Manager
Supervises: Direct Support Professionals
Job Summary:
The Employment Specialist/Vocation Department Manager (DC-LV) is responsible for leading,
expanding and executing Learnability's employment services model across a small, high-impact
department.
This role integrates customized employment, vocational rehabilitation alignment, and 245D
Designated Manager responsibilities to ensure individuals achieve meaningful, community-based
employment and increased independence.
This position is both strategic and operational, candidate will design employment pathways while
actively leading staff, supporting individuals, and ensuring compliance across Employment Services
and Individualized Home Supports.
The candidate must have initiative, creative and innovative skills for employment plans, and the
ability to lead a growing and expanding team of amazing job seekers and staff that support them.
Supervisory Team Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Designated Manager (DM), Chief Services Officer, and CEO to develop and
maintain staff schedules.Lead efforts to secure shift coverage; provide direct support if needed.
Provide supervision, guidance, and coaching to Employment Support Professionals.
Develop and implement customized employment training strategies.
Partner with DM on initiatives and program development.
Ensure compliance with 245D, HCBS, and EVV requirements.
Manage Vocational Rehabilitation client's service plans, invoicing and documentation.
Submit weekly updates to DM on operations and staffing.
Supervisory Individual Served Responsibilities:
Oversee employment exploration, development, and support services.
Support individuals in achieving employment and independent living goals.
Provide or coordinate on-site job coaching.Promote workplace and interpersonal skill development.
Communicate progress with DM and Case Manager.
Promote workplace and interpersonal skill development.
Support interdisciplinary meetings and documentation.
Physical Requirements:
Lift up to 40 lbs and assist with mobility as needed.
Stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
Perform CPR or emergency procedures if required.
Acceptable criminal record