What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Manager position at Community Options Job Board?
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking an Employment Manager to work within a community-based employment setting to assist in supervising and training our individuals on how to acquire the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills needed for successful employment. The Employment Manager develops appropriate employment opportunities geared towards all levels and needs for people with disabilities. This person is responsible for the development and implementation of the employment program both programmatically and fiscally, ensuring financial goals are met. This person will work collaboratively with other programs and ensure the employment goals for the individuals supported are met.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs
- Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to employment specialists
- Oversee 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
- 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
- Recruit, screen candidates, and assist with training as necessary
- Establish a method of job placement that includes a survey of potential job openings and facilitate interviews with potential employers and participants
- Establish internships for people with disabilities with potential employers
- Generate a mentoring program for participants through members of the business advisory council
- Perform all duties necessary, in compliance with state approved objectives for Home and Community-Based Services (HCS)
- Report program status to the Executive Director on a regular basis
- Attend conferences, seminars, and training as needed
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Working Conditions:
- While performing the duties of the job, employee travels by automobile, and is exposed to changing weather conditions
- Transports participant in own vehicle
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to: Resumes-POSITIVEOPTIONS@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
