Director of Transition & Employment Programs

Community Options Enterprises; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Director of Transitional Services to lead the Transition and STEP programs, delivering services to individuals with disabilities and managing program budgets and contracts.

The role reports to the Regional Director and builds a team to support students and job placements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant experience; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field plus one year experience working with people with disabilities in an integrated employment setting.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines.
• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to impart knowledge to others and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs.
• Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to Employment Specialists.
• Oversees the development of employment and volunteer opportunities for persons with disabilities.
• Coordinate entrepreneurial business ventures involving persons with disabilities.
• Responsible for contract disbursements for community-based programs.
• Assist with contract procurement as required.
• Network with business leaders in the community to increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
• Develop new student contracts through the BOE within each county.
• Partner with school districts for the Pre-ETS grant development for active students.
• Attend and facilitate development meetings with school districts and families to develop the STEP program for current students and graduated students.
• Develop and retain student contracts for the school year and extended school year.
• Coordinate contract requirements relative to vocational and employment activities with the appropriate agencies.
• Assist with grant development for vocational and employment programs.
• Participate and assist in the continued development of the Company’s Business Advisory Council (COBAC).
• Maintain and follow all regulations with regards to wage and hour and other regulatory agencies.
• Establish a method of job placement that includes a survey of potential job openings and facilitates interviews with potential employers and participants.
• Establishes internships for people with disabilities with potential employers.
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field + 1 year experience

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Director of Transitional Services to lead the Transition and STEP programs, delivering services to individuals with disabilities and managing program budgets and contracts.

The role reports to the Regional Director and builds a team to support students and job placements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant experience; a Master's degree is preferred.