Director of Employment Services

Job Description

Job Title:        Director of Employment Services

Department:   Employment Services

Reports To:    Executive Director

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Summary        The Director of Employment Services is responsible for the overall program management of the Employment Services department.  Program areas include but are not limited to Vocational Assessments, Job Skills Training, Job Development, Supported Employment and Trial Work Experiences for persons with disabilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares and monitors program budgets, contracts and grants including those related to Family Care, CIP/COP funding, DVR, and Wisconsin Department of Health Services projects, e.g., Work Incentive Disability Benefits Counseling.
   

• Identifies potential funding sources to maintain and expand programs, including Prevocational Programs.
   

• Completes all record keeping, reporting and compliance requirements.
   

• Oversees and provides support for program billing.
   

• Provides supervision, consultation, staff development and performance evaluations to the Employment Services staff.
   

• Recruits, interviews and orients new staff members.
   

• Conducts weekly staff meetings to provide program direction and support.
   

• Provides consultation and information & referral to adults and/or their families who are interested in employment.
   

• Conducts intake interviews of all potential recipients of Employment Services.
   

• Provides consultation and public speaking including committee membership in the community with various groups, organizations and individuals that are involved or have interest and concern about community employment for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
   

• Oversees the organization and operation of the Business Advisory Council.
   

• Maintains agency advocacy standards in program development and administration.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                 

Manages 9 employees.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                

Bachelor's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation and/or five years relevant experience

Workplace Disability Laws, Incentives and Other Good Employment Practices

Knowledge of the workplace requirements established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other employment regulations.  Knowledge of practical suggestions to help employers succeed in their efforts to hire and retain persons with disabilities.

Ability to respond to questions employers may have about financial incentives.

Language Skills                                             

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret budgets, common financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from consumers, funding sources, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills                                                   

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability                                                      

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills                                             

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Access Database; Internet Search engines; Excel Spreadsheet and Word Processing software.  Individual must be able to develop comprehensive understanding of complex billing systems and procedures

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Wisconsin Drivers License

Other Skills and Abilities                                           

Advanced skills in working with disabled adults.  Understanding of Deaf culture and American Sign Language desired.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

To apply, please mail resume with cover letter to:

United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern WI, Inc.
Attn: Nicole Turlais
7519 W. Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53219

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