Vocational Services Supervisor

Aspire of WNY

Town of Cheektowaga (NY)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403b retirement plan

Education reimbursement

15 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Aspire of WNY seeks a Vocational Services Supervisor to lead a dedicated team delivering employment and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Erie and Chautauqua Counties.

You will supervise staff, ensure program quality, and cultivate relationships with employers, schools, and community partners, advancing person-centered planning and Employment First principles in all activities.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Business, or a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and one (1) year of relevant experience.
Valid New York State Driver’s License.
Reliable transportation for community-based work activities in Erie and Chautauqua Counties.
Leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience working with people with disabilities.
Knowledge of employment services, transition services, vocational rehabilitation, ACCES-VR, OPWDD, or workforce development programs.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with employers, schools, and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, mentor, and support vocational services staff.
Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance evaluations.
Assist with employee recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development.
Monitor documentation, productivity, service quality, and program outcomes.
Ensure compliance with agency standards and applicable ACCES-VR, OPWDD, and other regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers, school districts, referral sources, and community partners.
Support vocational assessment, transition planning, career exploration, work readiness, internship, and employment services.
Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, program development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote person-centered planning and Employment First practices throughout service delivery.
Represent Aspire of WNY in the community and at professional meetings or events as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Experience with people with disABIL

Knowledge of employment services

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Relationship building

Education

Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Business, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 1 year of relevant experience

Job description

Work where you can make an IMPACT

At Aspire, we are driven by the core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. Aspire compassionately and relentlessly works toward facilitating this end.

Aspire of WNY is seeking an energetic, organized, and compassionate Vocational Services Supervisor to lead a team dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve meaningful employment, career development, and successful community participation.This leadership role is ideal for someone who is passionate about workforce development, Employment First principles, person-centered practices, and supporting individuals with disabilities to reach their employment and life goals.

The Vocational Services Supervisor provides leadership and oversight to vocational services staff in both Erie and Chautauqua Counties and supports the successful delivery of employment, transition, internship, career exploration, and community-based services. This role works closely with employers, families, funding agencies, and community partners to create opportunities that help individuals achieve greater independence and workplace success.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, mentor, and support vocational services staff.
Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance evaluations.
Assist with employee recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development.
Monitor documentation, productivity, service quality, and program outcomes.
Ensure compliance with agency standards and applicable ACCES-VR, OPWDD, and other regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers, school districts, referral sources, and community partners.
Support vocational assessment, transition planning, career exploration, work readiness, internship, and employment services.
Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, program development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote person-centered planning and Employment First practices throughout service delivery.
Represent Aspire of WNY in the community and at professional meetings or events as needed.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Business, or a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and one (1) year of relevant experience.
Valid New York State Driver’s License.
Reliable transportation for community-based work activities in Erie and Chautauqua Counties.
Leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience working with people with disabilities.
Knowledge of employment services, transition services, vocational rehabilitation, ACCES-VR, OPWDD, or workforce development programs.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with employers, schools, and community stakeholders.

Salary: $20-$25 per hour

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