What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator - Employment Specialist position at UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC?
Job Details
Description
Why Join UCS:
For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community.
UCS Offers Generous Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Employer paid life insurance
- Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career development opportunities
- Free clinical supervision towards licensure
- Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
- Award winning worksite wellness program
- An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
- Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.
We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.
Qualifications
OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE: The Program Coordinator is responsible for establishing connections with community employers and businesses to expand employment opportunities for Developmental Services (DS) clients. The Coordinator provides education to employers regarding working with clients, including job training and placement, job tailoring, problem solving, and ongoing supports and services for employers and clients. The Coordinator provides training and supervision of the Employment Specialist and DSPs-Employment
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION: The Program Coordinator - Employment Specialist is responsible for overseeing the Employment Connections Program. Provide leadership, training, and role modeling for staff. Ensures that all staff are familiar with division mission and philosophy and that this is being implemented across the program. Provides guidance and direction through the supervisory and evaluation process. Provides direct supervision and support to the Employment Specialist and DSPs. Contacts and schedules visits with employers for the purpose of explaining the Employment Connections Program, ensuring clients are being supported effectively and in line with employer expectations, and regular confirmation that DSPs are providing appropriate training and support.
Assists the Employment Specialist with establishing job placements and provides back-up job training and follow-up services for individuals as needed. Provides ongoing, follow-up and consultation to employers to help with individual adjustment, problem solve, discuss fading supports and increased client independence, and ensures skill development of individual and suitable job matches. Ensures terms of vocational grants are met and followed. Participates in Developmental Services management team activities, projects, and meetings. Attends all trainings as assigned and ensures that staff are trained. Creates systems whereby all staff are appropriately trained on client support plans.
RECORD KEEPING: The Program Coordinator - Employment Specialist Reports agency data as requested by the division and the state and participates as a member of the state Supported Employment team attending monthly and/or quarterly meetings. Ensures all waiver services are scheduled and being received. Any waiver changes are reported promptly to the Division Director.
Completes accurate data collection reports for billing and management information systems in accordance with agency policy. Records supervisory and staff meeting minutes. Documents DSP progress towards Key Performance Indicators (KPI goals). Checks progress notes and monthly summaries for professional comprehensive writing. Completes progress reports for Vocational Rehabilitation grants. Completes Social Security Wage Notification reports as needed. Establishes and maintains lists of jobs and employers that clients work for, and other potential businesses to contact. Conducts vocational evaluations and assessments as indicated. Ensures that business plans are written and updated for self-employments and client insurance is established as applicable.
ADVOCACY: The Program Coordinator - Employment Specialist Facilitates individual inclusion into the community, provides social/supportive services for individuals, and serves as role model. Serves as advocate/liaison on behalf of individual, program, and/or agency. Communicates with other professionals regarding individual progress. Serves as facilitator for client ISA meetings with regards to employment goals and supports. Writes person centered client goals for ISAs. Engages in frequent communication with all relevant colleagues and team members for collaboration and enhanced client supports.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: The Program Coordinator - Employment Specialist Represents the agency to the public and to referral sources, providing education about the agency, Employment Connections, and the program's individuals. Maximizes the agency's reputation and acceptance by the public, cultivating support and demand for agency services.
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: The Program Coordinator - Employment Specialist Serves as an advocate on behalf of individual, program, and/or agency. Monitors the quality of services provided to individuals. Understands and complies with all regulations, policies, and procedures associated with the case management role. Participates in emergency response (on-call) rotation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Windows skills, both typing and navigating, and e-mail usage.
Valid Driver's License
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Communication
Interpersonal
Time Management
Supervisory Experience
Salary : $43,410 - $48,838
