Assistant Director, Employment Services

Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

Rate: $67,000 - $85,000 Annually

SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Employment Services, in collaboration with the Senior Director of Employment Services (SDOES), provides leadership, vision and oversight of the Employment Services Department, charged with supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in search of employment opportunities. Provides primary oversight for offsite offices, including Thousand Oaks, Burbank and eventually, Santa Clarita and other sites. Forges strong relationships with local employers, and provides guidance, inspiration and supervision to the Program Coordinators, Quality Assurance team, Job Coaches, Job Developers and all members of the ES team. Acts as the department lead for the Department in the absence of the Director of Employment Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. In collaboration with the Senior Director of Employment Services, leads the Employment Services Department in serving our Members on their pathway to employment.
2. Directly manages the day-to-day operation of the Employment Services Program, including Pathways, Supported Employment, and Direct Placement programs for all off-sites, and provides back up supports for these functions for the main campus.
3. Manages annual event recognizing partner employers.
4. Supervises Program Coordinators, Job Coaches and other key positions. This includes interviewing, hiring, training and evaluating performance for these positions.
5. In collaboration with the Senior Director of Employment Services, creates and monitors the yearly budget for this division. Assists with A/R as needed for the Employment Services group of services. Monitors monthly financial statements and makes adjustments as needed to meet or exceed budgeted targets.
6. Responsible for handing the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for offsite locations. Assists with accreditation at the main campus as needed
7. Oversee onboarding mentoring program for new ES hires.
8. Responsible for submitting all Incident Reports in a timely, accurate fashion.
9. Leads or oversees the leadership for the monthly Job Coach meetings.
10. Ensures that the department complies with all policies, procedures, paperwork at timeline requirements and meets or exceeds all regulatory and funding standards.
11. Reviews progress notes to ensure they meet or exceed CARF standards.
12. Responsible to complete all the Regional Center, Department of Rehabilitation, and other funding partners’ intakes.
13. Responsible for oversight of all program intakes and exits from the program.
14. Provides direct oversight for staff to attend and develop IPP meetings, and personally attends some meetings as needed.
15. Carries a cell phone during Member’s working hours (7 days a week) and is accessible to staff and Members as needed.
16. Ensures that time sheets for this division are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.
17. Attends community functions on a regular basis, with a focus on the geographic areas outside of the main NH campus.
18. Performs other duties, as assigned by SDOES, VP of Strategic Growth, or the CEO
19. Responsible for submitting all billing for the department in a timely and accurate basis.
20. Coordinates annual Employer Recognition Breakfast for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Maintains proficiency in all Employment Services and computer applications and databases as required for this position.
2. Represents the Employment Services Department as a member of the Safety Council, DEIB, or other similar committees
3. Attends meetings and trainings as required by the Director of Employment Services.
4. Supports the Agency’s mission and partners with others to accomplish the mission.
5. Maintains the highest professional and ethical standards at all times.
6. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Employment Services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Directly supervises Job Coaches, Program Coordinators and other key positions as needed.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing and resolving problems.