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Director of Employment Services

Job Details

Job Location

CES - Countryside - Schaumburg, IL

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Business Hours

Description

PURPOSE:

The Director of Employment Services is responsible for expanding employment related skills (Employment Development Services) and employment opportunities (Employment First) for individuals receiving services through Little City’s Center for Employment. This position will oversee the implementation of the Pathways to Employment program and ensure that the training that is provided focuses on preparing adults with intellectual disabilities for work in the community. The Director will ensure effective daily operations of Little City’s Community Employment Services through oversight of and planning, monitoring, facilitation, and communication with department personnel. This position has direct involvement in program expansion including growth of enclaves, business partnerships, new offices, and integration of growing contract options. This position will directly supervise Employment First and Transition and Employment Development Services (EDS) managers and be responsible for multiple agency owned employment centers and in-community employment services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position.1. Advocates for, promotes and protects the rights of all individuals by assisting people with disabilities to lead self-directed lives, achieve personal goals and contribute to the community by encouraging attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that enhance inclusion.2. With the Vice President of Community Enrichment and Employment Services, define and execute employment program’s operational strategic plan, including new services, resource management, space utilization and development of systems which monitor, correct, and improve outcomes and oversight of program operations.3. Directly interface with Board of Directors in growing employment opportunities and partnerships.4. Responsible for defining and creating employment service environments to optimize employment skill development, job acquisition and expand the number of individuals served.5. Develop and monitor annual financial plans for Employment Services including performance-based contracts are maximized and services are sustainable. Includes budget management.6. Ensure the development and delivery of employment and training program services (Employment Development Services - EDS) that are customizable, individualized and built upon a foundation of choice, enhanced living, and interpersonal and work skills development.7. Define and build a transition program with local school districts. Will require creation of new partnerships including contracts and outcome alignment.8. Participate in the development and implementation of quality assurance measures to ensure best practice - analyze and react to key performance indicator (KPI) data and metrics related to achievement of goals.9. Represent the agency and ensure effective and positive public relations at state and local events, including area chambers, business advisory committees, or other networking events.10. Ensures effective communication between Employment Services and Adult Day Services across locations, other departments, community resources and the families/guardians of person served.11. Responsible for labor market trends, public policy, Employment First initiatives and other issues affecting individuals with disabilities (e.g., ADA, social security,health benefits, accommodations, etc.).12. Maintain thorough knowledge of and compliance with State and Federal regulations, including but not limited to Department of Labor, Department of Human Services (Division of Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Accreditation and Licensure & Bureau of Quality Management Divisions), Occupational Safety and Health Act, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Public Health and Office of Inspector General.13. Represent the agency and ensure effective and positive public relations at state and local events, including area chambers, business advisory committees, or other networking events. Participate in all relevant councils and State advisory boards including the Division of Rehabilitation’s Facility Advisory Council Meetings, Transition Planning Committees and other forums as directed. Provide leadership to employment programs, ensuring that services align with tenets of Employment First.14. Exhibit exemplary leadership, promoting a positive and optimistic culture, inclusive of all, and in which policies and procedures that promote Little City’s mission and vision are upheld.15. Ensures that all activities related to staff supervision, including training and performance evaluation are executed in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with Agency policies and procedures and all applicable Federal, State, licensing regulations and accreditation standards.16. Maintains annual American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.17. Successfully completes Little City required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.18. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor’s degree in human services or related field such as vocational rehabilitation, as well as a minimum of five (5) years of management experience in the provision of providing employment services for person with intellectual disabilities. Experience with the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) contracts and grants required. The Director must be committed to improving the quality of life of employment opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities and to person-centered planning. The Director must demonstrate excellent leadership skills, as well as superior oral and written communication skills and versatility with multiple technology platforms for outcomes tracking.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; frequently grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 30 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI. Generally, no occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, or other potentially infectious substances, but may require performing unplanned Category III tasks (Category II). Typical office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.