Coordinator of Employment Services                                  

Location: Amsterdam, NY

FLSA: Non Exempt

Job Summary:

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Associates Degree preferred
• Candidate must have strong communication, typing, computer, telephone and organizational skills.
• Marketing experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• 2 years of Vocational Rehabilitation experience  or  related field experience preferred

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the direct oversight of the day to day operations of the Career & Employment Network., Promote the values of the employment services to businesses throughout Montgomery County by meeting with decision makers to seek work opportunities for the individuals we support.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of agreed upon strategies with the goal of increasing employment outcomes for people services while expanding and maximizing the funded programs.
• Duties of this job will also include but are not limited to the management, discipline, hiring and termination of employees at the Career and Employment Network. Ensuring that the off-site location is meeting safety standards as set forth by the Liberty Safety Manager.
• Monitor and maintain programs within identified budgets.  Contribute to budget development and monitoring addressing necessary program resources
• Assist in coordination of all Marketing aspects for Liberty’s Employment Services
• Act as a liaison coordinating job placement between employer and job placement teams (CEN & Community Connections)
• Supervise and assist CEN staff to ensure program goals are achieved related to milestones and revenue targets
• Facilitate bi-weekly staff meeting and weekly job development meetings.
• Participate and contribute to the development of educational programs offered to consumers, prospects, administrative staff and the community.
• Maintain a list of consumers pursuing job opportunities, track placements and stabilizations
• Provide Person-Centered individual support appropriate with the individual’s personal outcome and goals.
• Responsible for the day to day execution of services and monitoring/review of billings for various funding sources included but not limited to OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities), ACCES-VR (Adult Career & Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation), OMH (Office of Mental Health), State Aid, School programs and other grant funded programs.
• Ensure up-to-date and accurate case records for each assigned consumer
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships with businesses and other providers which uphold the agencies core values
• Perform direct service delivery duties when necessary
• Assist with management of time and attendance for all CEN staff
• Management and input of info into NYESS (New York Employment Services System) reporting system
• Creation, maintenance and distribution of various reports and caseload lists
• Maintain and ensure confidentiality of all info regarding individuals served and others
• Maintain and update database of consumer information (i.e.: Therap). Train department staff in the use of Therap specific to their job functions.
•  Ensure timely, accurate and compliant development of support plans Complete all department specific billing reviews, preparation and submission (to various funding sources, the business office and department administration)
• Responsible for the yearly tax documentation collection/distribution of approximately 55 individuals.  Coordinate and oversee the planning and execution of three annual events for the department; Employer’s Recognition Luncheon, Christmas party, and Summer Picnic.