Job description
Goodwill, Serving the People of Southern Los Angeles County (SOLAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that transforms donated goods into job training, education and placement services for individuals with barriers to employment. Goodwill SOLAC serves 22 cities and communities throughout Southern Los Angeles County.
Our job readiness programs empower individuals, strengthen families and build stronger communities. Placing individuals in productive and competitive employment fills them with the value, joy and dignity of a paycheck. We believe putting people to work not only benefits the individual, but also the community’s economic vitality through taxes, spending power, real estate values, quality of life, and relief from social services and welfare systems.
When you join Goodwill, you are not only embarking on the next chapter of your own professional career journey, but you are also joining the worldwide mission to ensure that members of your own community are provided a pathway to a better future career journey too.
MANAGER OF SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The Supported Employment Services Manager is responsible for the day to day operations of the Supported Employment Program. This includes duties such as direct supervision of Job Coaches, ensures proper funding for client services is maintained, collaboration with referral and funding sources (Regional Centers and Department of Rehabilitation) and develops individualized services plans for all clients.
The ideal candidate must have experience working with adults with developmental disabilities (e.g. intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy) and supervisory experience.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the day to day operations of the Supported Employment Program.
• Provides regular onsite supervision and guidance to the Supported Employment Team Leaders.
• Trains new Team Leaders as part of their onboarding process. This includes but not limited to mentoring new Team Leaders onsite for job responsibilities such teaching strategies, employer relations and required documentation.
• Conducts regular onsite visits to ensure quality services and supports are provided to all stakeholders including participants, employers and staff.
• Conducts unannounced site visits to ensure the integrity of program services are maintained.
• Participates in a “team approach” for meeting the program supports, skill training, work experience, life skills and unsubsidized employment/supported employment work needs of people served.
• Identifies staffing needs and participates in the recruitment process.
• Completes work schedules for Team Leaders to ensure that optimal utilization of authorized hours for each participant.
• As directed by the Director of Programs, provides hands on job coaching supports for participants as needed when Team Leaders are not available.
• Ability to work with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Completes Individual Habilitation Service Plans with work related objectives that are measurable (SMART) and outcome oriented.
• Approves supportive services that benefit the employment plan/habilitation services plan of participants.
• Makes referrals to other community resources to meet participant’s needs.
• Conducts an initial assessment of the participant and together with the participant develops the participant’s individual service plan with periodic review semi-annually and annually.
• Maintains all participants’ reporting documents including, but not limited to, Individual Habilitation Services Plans to meet Regional Center, Department of Rehabilitation, DDS, and CARF reporting requirements.
• Is responsible for post-employment needs of participants to ensure the participant’s job retention.
• Provides monthly Safety Meetings to the Team Leaders as well as ensuring that the information is then conveyed to participants at their employment site.
• Conducts monthly Team Leader in-services on topics such as HIPAA/Confidentiality, Special Incident Reports, Job Coaching skills and teaching strategies.
• Maintains a community supportive services resource bank that targets the populations served and geographic areas served.
• Shares responsibilities and accomplishments with all members of the Division team.
• Participates in community outreach and community training seminars to provide information regarding workforce development services.
• Participates in the Monthly Billing process to include completing required progress reports, generating
• Participates in the annual budget planning process for the supported employment program.
• As assigned by the Division 200 Director of Programs, represents the agency on different community groups, taskforces, committees, and panels.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in education, planning, social science or healthcare discipline plus two years of experience in a healthcare or social services agency, of which one year must have been in case management services for adults with developmental disabilities.
• An additional three years of significant case management and/or job placement experience may substitute for the degree.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:
To perform effectively in this position, the incumbent is required to have:

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to analyze data and write clear, accurate and concise reports, including proposals and individual placement plans
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to collaborate with a team of professionals

LICENSES:

• Valid California Driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Current automobile insurance.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to work with a diversified population and people with barriers to employment.
• Able to work efficiently and safely.
• Able to follow instructions and operate with minimal supervision.

Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.