GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONS

Responsible for coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of individualized program plans for Supported Employment Individual Placement clients.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures quality in programs and contracts
• Assists Program Director in the management of human and physical resources of assigned program 
• Gives input to decision making team regarding allocation and use of resources
• Assists in maintaining expenses and revenue within budgetary guidelines
• Supervises, schedules, evaluates and trains assigned staff
• Provides counseling and acts as an advocate to clients and staff
• Coordinates the development of and monitors progress of individualized client goals
• Reports progress of client goals to the Program Director
• Assists with job training when needed
• Oversees contract placement and job development
• Ensures components of intake through job placement are completed in a timely manner by Employment Specialists
• Acts as Safety Representative for the office
• Ensures a safe and healthy environment and compliance with all safety programs
• Implements the Illness and Injury Prevention Program
• Ensures files meet organization, funders, and licensing certifying agency standards
• Establishes and maintains liaison with EXCEED programs, employment sites, funding agencies and significant others
• Prepares reports of activities of the program
• Prepares and ensures timely submission of monthly billing for services
• Represents EXCEED at assigned meetings and events
• Other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Fully vaccinated-COVID-19 (with booster if eligible)
• 21 years or older
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Acceptable driving record
• State minimum required automobile insurance
• Ability to develop objectives, evaluate physical, academic and psychological needs, and develop rapport with funding sources, staff and all other persons significant in client's welfare
• Ability to do crisis intervention counseling
• Possess a great deal of direct knowledge of programs dealing with individuals with developmental disabilities
• English grammar and writing skills sufficient to do documentation and report preparation

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE cont.

• High school diploma
• Prefer at least two (2) years college education
• One (1) year of management experience at middle level preferred
• Two (2) years experience in related field

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
• Dexterity sufficient to handle and create necessary reports
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and demonstrate sufficient balance to negotiate busy areas
• Good vision and hearing to relate effectively to staff, clients and employers / contracts

MENTAL ABILITIES

• Ability to interpret instructions, communicate to staff and develop and initiate programs and procedures based on these same instructions and/or other varied input
• Ability to produce reports and summaries and understand the fundamentals of organization and time management
• Ability to meet deadlines and ensure timely submission of information requested
• Math skills to produce financial and production reports, purchases and cash
• Professionalism and a demeanor of confidence are required

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Reports to the Program Director

SUPERVISES

• Case Managers
• Vocational Trainers
• Other staff as assigned

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

• Exempt

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet operational and program needs.