Supervisor, Supported Employment Services – 35-hr Flex

AHRC Career Opportunities; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization in New York seeks a Supervisor for Supported Employment Services to oversee the delivery of employment support for individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a BA in Human Services, along with a minimum of five years' experience in the field, including supervisory roles. Strong leadership and communication skills are crucial for this position. The role includes supervising staff and collaborating with external agencies to ensure successful employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in rehabilitation counseling or human services field required.
• Five years' experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities required.
• Two years' supervisory experience in human services required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to Supported Employment Staff.
• Work cooperatively with ACCES-VR, OPWDD, and employers.
• Assist people enrolled in AHRC services with job placement concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Microsoft Applications proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services or related field

Job description

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

Job Category: Supervisor

Requisition Number: SUPER013407

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• Posted : October 18, 2021
• Full-Time

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Description

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

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in rehabilitation counseling or human services field required
• 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

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor of Arts or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Required

Two (2) years’ supervisory or management experience in human services required.

Five (5) years’ experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, required.

Preferred

One (1) year in supported employment services or vocational rehabilitation field preferred

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