Employment Coordinator

Compass, Inc. a progressive, non-profit organization that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is seeking a highly skilled, self-starter with a demonstrated record of case management, job development, and innovative thinking for the position of Employment Coordinator.  The Employment Coordinator is an exciting position that provides a key role in supporting the mission of the Community Engagement and Employment Department which operates with an Employment First philosophy, seeking employment as the first option for people and providing opportunities for traditional, supported, customized, and self- employment. The Employment Coordinator is supervised by the Employment Developer and responsibilities include supervision of CE coaches and job coaches, provision of employment services, and assisting staff with engaging individuals in employment opportunities in their community on a daily basis.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Supervise and assist staff with creating a meaningful weekly schedule that creates unique employment opportunities/conversations in the community, modeling of meaningful community engagement, staff management/support.
• Complete Discovery Assessment, Employment Planning and other related or supporting activities including but not limited to job development and negotiation with employers, job creation and small business planning and development.
• Provide Post-Employment Support to individuals and the ultimate desired success of the individuals on their caseload.
• Provide assistance with enrolling with DORS and other employment assistance programs as appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers in the community creating inclusive opportunities.
• Monitor community engagement teams and coordinate activities with both CDS and employment services.
• Track employment billable services and utilize both ICM and LTSS billing system in accordance with DDA billing requirements.
• Facilitate Person Centered Planning (PCP) meetings to support people with meaningful life and employment goals.
• Timely monitor PCP and collaborate with PCP team to ensure compliance with DDA guidelines.
• Provide supervision, coaching and guidance to Employment Team Manager, holding biweekly 1:1 meetings and completing performance evaluations and providing feedback as needed.
• Manage and review data collection for ongoing programmatic, as well as individual-level history, milestones, and ongoing progress toward goals and outcomes; including care tracker notes, incident reports, attendance/billing and other documentation as required by the program.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Proven track record of success in job development, establishing relationships with community businesses and employers, and innovative provision of supports for people with disabilities.
• A creative approach to utilizing individualized and customized supports in developing Person Centered Plans, employment plans and business plans that match the interests, dreams, desires, and strengths of individuals with disabilities
• Strong leadership, supervisory and organizational skills
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
• Excellent coaching and customer service skills and ability to work effectively with family members/guardians as well as state and local governing authorities.
• A keen interest in improving the quality of life for people supported by Compass, Inc.

Qualifications: Minimum of two years’ experience in a lead administrative role in the area of vocational services with an emphasis on supported or customized employment. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field or comparable combination of experience and education.  Must be CESP certified or able to become certified within first 90 days of employment.  Course needed for certification to be paid by Compass.   Successful candidate must have strong programmatic skills in the area of supported employment, excellent computer, communication and writing skills; a proven track record of developing Person-Centered Plans focused on day supports (customized employment and or meaningful day activities); strong collaborative skills and the ability to marshal and coordinate internal and external resources to meet program objectives.  Valid state driver’s license required with a good driving record (subject to Company approval).  Ability to pass Company background check and is also required. 

Compensation and Work Conditions: 60-65k annual salary depending on qualifications.  Eligible for Compass’ full-time benefit package which includes health, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement with generous employer match, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO.)

Compass offers a welcoming, collegial environment that is well-suited for a team player.  We are seeking someone with not only the qualifications listed above but who is also 100% committed to working well with others from diverse backgrounds and who is passionate about being mission-driven and driving employee engagement and retention.  It is expected that this position would work a hybrid schedule between working remotely from home 2 days a week and being in the field conducting site visits or meeting with potential employers or working at Compass office 3 days a week.

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