VocLinks Manager

spurwink|ri provides high quality services for persons with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health issues, and we are looking for a VocLinks Manager to join our community! VocLinks is an employment training and job placement service of spurwink|ri that links employers to qualified employees. The VocLinks Manager is responsible for the expansion, development, and oversight of the daily operations and functioning of all aspects of the supported employment and community-based service program of spurwink|ri. This includes administrative, supervisory, and fiscal functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: •Incremental expansion, development and administration of the day-to-day operation of the program, including individualized, integrated supported employment, community-based work experiences, service-learning opportunities, and the development and on-going support of community connections and resources promoting integrated community-based opportunities for all participants. •Development and oversight of person-centered planning, ISP’s and ORS services, as needed for assigned clients. •Monitor referrals and incrementally expand program capacity. •Participates in formulating and administering company policies and developing short- and long-range goals and objectives for the day program. •Directs and coordinates day service functions in conjunction with Employment Specialist and members of the multi-disciplinary team. •Screening, employment, supervision, support and performance evaluation of support and professional staff. •Creates and maintains coverage schedule. •Monitor biweekly payroll. •Ensures compliance in accordance with agency policies and licensing standards. •Works with the team in implementing policies, procedures, performance standards and maintains documentation in accordance with agency/licensing standards, (i.e. participant and medical records, training, fire safety, daily logs) •Coordinates and directs team meetings (i.e. quarterly team meeting, staff meetings, and individual plans). •Attends and assists with coordination of SIS meetings. •Collaborates with Vocational and Executive Director on grant opportunities. •Works as a liaison with families, state and community level agencies as necessary. •Participates in planning with senior administrative staff and governing body, (annual planning, management team meetings). •And those other assignments appropriate to the position as determined by the VocLinks Director. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these persons. Directly supervises approximately 4-8 employees/staff and approximately 20 participants. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master’s Degree preferred in Vocational Rehabilitation, Special Education or related field and/or combination of Bachelor’s Degree and related experience and/or training with minimally 1 year experience in a supervisory/management position.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000