Employment Program Coordinator

Employment Program Coordinator

Position Summary

The Employment Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating employment related services for individuals with disabilities, including, but not limited to, Project SEARCH, Supported Employment, and Employ UCP. This role involves developing job opportunities, collaborating with employers, and supporting clients in gaining and maintaining employment. The Employment Program Coordinator will also assist in orientation for new clients, help conduct workshops and provide on-going case management, and retention support to clients as they enter the workforce. This position will manage a team of job coaches and other staff to ensure clients are receiving the necessary skills to prepare for the world of competitive employment.

Essential Functions

· Develop employment plans for clients, including goals and objectives to help clients reach their vocational goals.

· Create and maintain client program files, including writing case notes and other reports on all client activities.

· Provide job readiness skills training, such as resume building, interviewing skills, and job search techniques, through classroom style teaching in group settings or independently.

· Assist with career counseling, case management, and job coaching, including, coordinating job skills trainings, arranging interviews with employers, and working one on one with clients on job retention issues.

· Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective employers to create job opportunities for clients.

· Conduct new client orientation to the program.

· Assist with arranging job coaching and/or on the job support as needed for clients to retain employment.

· Educate and support employers, which may include negotiating job accommodations, following up contact with the employer, and/or sensitivity training, as agreed upon by clients.

· Recruit clients that would be best suited for the employment programming and ensure all necessary documentation is completed.

· Maintain open lines of communication with clients, other staff, management and appropriate program stakeholders.

· Other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

· Must be at least 18 years of age with a valid photo ID and proof of eligibility to work in the United States

· Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

· A minimum of 2 years of experience working with people with disabilities.

· Must have a safe, reliable and insured vehicle and a valid driver’s license

· Must have a history of being punctual and reliable

· Must have the ability to use technology, such as office software applications (Word, Excel) and internet searches

· Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills.

· Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and individually.

· Capability to work in a fast paced and professional environment.

Relationships

· Reports directly to the CEO and/or the Program Director

Classification and Required Conditions of Employment

· Full-Time, Exempt position

· Starting Range $45,000 - $55,000 per year

· Successful completion of a Criminal Background Check

· First Aid and CPR certification, company will provide, if you do not already have.

· Shift hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:30am until 5:00pm, but must be flexible to include weekends, early mornings, evenings and perhaps graveyard dependent upon client needs.

· Must submit a valid copy of their driver’s license and valid car insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Please answer yes or no. Do you understand that if hired, you will be required to submit to a state and federal background check and that some convictions may disqualify you from employment with UCP? (A list of disqualifying convictions is available upon request)
• Please briefly describe your previous experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sparks, NV 89431 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000