Community Employment Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Employment Coordinator is responsible for activities related to the Employment Support Services’ (ESS) community employment services. Activities include, but are not limited to: marketing the ESS’s employment services, developing individual supported employment options, training and follow along services to individuals in community employment, provision for person-centered plans and progress reports, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Maximum of Eight) Provide for public relations activities to ensure community awareness of the ESS’s employment services and to provide opportunities for community employment options for persons served. Supervise, evaluate, and provide support to job coaches. Develop external relationships with funding agents, community partners, and contractors to support growth and expansion of the program and the Agency mission.

Network with new or existing businesses/industries to identify potential job openings and obtain employment through job development activities and effective communication with employers. Support persons served in the development of resumes, completion of applications, and preparation for job interviews. Establish situational assessment sites for individuals to train within and learn new employment skills.

Provide on-the-job training by assisting with adjustment and transition to the work environment; support and/or educate employers with respect to the individual’s strengths and needs. Responsible to develop/monitor implementation of person-centered plans, identify appropriate intervention strategies, complete progress report and other required documentation.

Ensure compliance with applicable funding sources and regulatory standards. OTHER DUTIES : (If Applicable) Actively participate in meetings held for a variety of purposes including reviews for persons served, ESS administration, in-service training, and other intra/inter-agency committees. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to relate effectively with persons with a variety of disabilities Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to organize work in an efficient and timely manner to meet regulatory requirements Adaptable to change, flexible with duties and hours EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree (preference in a human services field) and one year of documented experience working with individuals with disabilities Experience in marketing/public relations activities is desired.

Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.