Team Leader of Supported Employment

Starting Rate: $24.00 per hour
Full Time: 37.5 Hours Per Week

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Team Leader Implements Supported Employment and ACCES-VR programs while providing support to individuals receiving services in community-based work settings. Additionally, the Team Leader serves as a support to the Coordinator of Supported Employment, assisting with staff training and the development of the department's team.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High level of organizational skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently within the community
• Possess good time management skills
• Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• High level of written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility with work schedule, nights and weekends may be required
• Knowledge of behavioral techniques and developmental disabilities to assist in the care of individuals
• Knowledge of current literature and trends related to the profession
• Knowledge of computer and ability to utilize word processing programs
• Familiarity with applicable standardized/non-standardized tests and assessment tools
• Successful completion and certification of First Aid and CPR training, provided upon hire

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Preferred:  Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling or other closely related developmental disabilities or human services field, PLUS one year full-time paid direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults.

Minimum:  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education or other closely related developmental disabilities field, PLUS two years full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled adults.

Valid New York State driver’s license in good standing, New York automobile insurance, and a reliable motor vehicle required.

Keywords: SEMP, Supported Employment, Team Leader, Vocational, Human Services, Social Work, Training, Disabilities

Salary : $24