Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – Monday- Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm. Flexible to the needs of the program, may include evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, or related program with one year of supervisory experience preferred; OR AA/AS Degree in Human services or related program and three years of experience in a vocational setting; OR High School Diploma and five years of experience in a vocational setting and 1 year of supervisory experience required. Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history per the agency’s insurance requirements.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States and pass all background clearances.

Summary/Objective - Responsible for the complete oversight of the Community Prevocational Program to include any regulatory changes and/or updates. Responsible for each assigned person’s we support vocational plan of service and required program documentation. Responsible for the supervision of the Community Prevocational Professionals and Prevocational Counselor, Responsible for the oversight and implementation of staff training. Keep the Administrator of Community Based Employment & Community Prevocational Services informed of any concerns and/or updates.

Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ensure compliance with OPWDD and Department of Labor regulations for Community Based Prevocational.
2. Responsible for annual assessments for the program.
3. Provide daily interventions with persons we support and work in cooperation with all program staff to promote Independence, Integration, Individualization and Productivity.
4. Assist persons we support to gain access to needed community services and supports. 
5. Ensure protective oversight for all the people we support in work/training programs.
6. Work jointly with the Administrator of Community Based Employment & Community Prevocational Services on all program related issues that affect production and/or volunteer sites.  
7. Oversight of the accuracy of CBPV ISP programs, annual and semi-annual reviews, habilitative plans, monthly notes, and six-month reviews of progress on Therap. 
8. Ensure that T-logs and GER data entries are completed as necessary.
9. Complete admission documentation for Community Based Prevocational Services, including documents needed on CHOICES.
10. Identify and help address barriers that may hinder persons we support progress toward supported employment.
11. Complete all required documentation for monthly billing to ensure accurate and timely billing.
12. Responsible for all intakes for the Community Prevocational Program.
13. Responsible for developing schedules of activities for persons we support and staff and adjusting accordingly. 
14. Assist with obtaining and establishing activities in the community to include clear communication and satisfaction with volunteer sites.
15. Develop and implement Community Based Prevocational non-job specific skill-building activities for people we support.

1. Other duties as assigned.

Competencies –

• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Communication with Management
• Personal Effectiveness
• Credibility

Supervisory Responsibility – Prevocational Counselor, Community Prevocational Professionals

Travel – As needed within St. Lawrence County and Jefferson County.

Work Environment - This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds. 

Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully.  I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.             

AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.

Wage Range - $23.70-$27.02/Hour, More based on education and experience.