Team Lead, Employment Services & Career Development

Skills of Central PA, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills of Central PA, Inc. in State College, PA is seeking a Full-time Team Leader of Employment Services and Career Development to lead the Employment Services team and secure community employment placements.

The role will negotiate with local businesses, develop profiles and person-centered plans, and oversee daily department operations while coordinating with funding sources. On-call responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Associates degree, preferably in rehabilitation, business, marketing or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification required

Responsibilities

• Supervises team of employment training professionals and employment training specialists.
• Supports the Employment Training Professionals and Specialists as needed.
• Back-up to program manager for Time and Labor system, HER, CWDS and EIM plus related needs including incident management.
• Ensures billing information is accurate and complete for Pre-ET’s services.
• Monitors work schedules including call offs and PTO approvals with the manager.
• Establishes relationships with business, industry and schools to promote community-based integrated employment.
• Develops and secures employer agreements and placements.
• Develops and maintains employer relationships pre/during/post placement.

Skills

Leadership

Human services knowledge

Disabilities knowledge

Computer literacy

Sales principles

Education

Associates degree in rehabilitation or related field

Job description

Skills of Central PA, Inc. in State College, PA is seeking a Full-time Team Leader of Employment Services and Career Development to lead the Employment Services team and secure community employment placements.

The role will negotiate with local businesses, develop profiles and person-centered plans, and oversee daily department operations while coordinating with funding sources. On-call responsibilities are included.