Customized Employment Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Position Summary: The Customized Employment Manager leads and oversees customized employment services for individuals served by Community Based Services of The Moore Center. This Manager ensures individualized, person-centered job development and long-term supports that align with each participant’s strengths, interests, and support needs.

PAY: $23/hr.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Hire, mentor, train, supervise and support Employment Specialists, Direct Support Professionals and Job Coaches of the Customized Employment Program
• Build and grow community networks that lead to employment opportunities for our clients
• Assist in recruitment/hiring and training of staff for the Customized Employment Program
• Ensure accurate billing of employment contracts
• Communicate with, educate and support employers who work with individuals of The Moore Center
• Work with programs and teams to develop innovative and individualized service options for clients
• Meet with employers/families/teams as needed
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Services or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with people with disabilities in employment settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to a safe operating vehicle during scheduled working hours

Skills and abilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to The Moore Center’s values
• Comply with all state, agency and department policies and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with the ability to confidently present to community members about employment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the ability to master new software
• Excellent organization and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities and ensure timely follow-through
• Strong customer services skills
• Demonstrate the ability to encourage and motivate people
• Ability to think critically and make decisions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems