Community Employment Services Program Coordinator

Duties:

• Develop and implement employment programs and initiatives to support the delivery of all authorized program services to participants
• Coordinate and manage employment services, including job placement, job coaching, and vocational training
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to create job opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• Provide support(s) necessary to achieve participant job retention and employer satisfaction
• Conduct assessments to determine individuals' skills, interests, and employment goals
• Provide guidance and support to individuals in developing resumes, preparing for interviews, and improving job readiness skills
• Directly support the goals in each participant’s Person Centered Plan, particularly those relative to community employment
• Produce all required documentation in a professional and timely manner including case notes, reports, and new participant paperwork and maintain current case files
• Advocate for needs, services and supports that will enhance the quality of life for participants
• Maintain positive relations with all stakeholders while professionally representing My Day Counts
• Manage effective communication with the Regional Center of Orange County
• Develop a weekly and monthly calendar to ensure job coaching hours are being met and meetings are scheduled on time
• Maintain a working knowledge of the departments case load
• Collaborate to address the participant’s and team’s needs
• Schedule and attend meetings
• Collaborate with community organizations and agencies to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• Monitor program outcomes and make recommendations for program improvements
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies and agency policies

Skills/Requirements:

• Associates Degree in human services, behavioral science or related field; or equivalent experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year for year basis
• Minimum one year experience working with people with developmental disabilities or in the field of social work
• Minimum one year experience in case management or coordination highly preferred
• Strong administrative skills, including program development, budgeting, and record keeping
• Excellent relationship management skills to effectively engage with employers, individuals with disabilities, and community partners
• Ability to provide guidance to staff members involved in employment services
• Strong program management skills to oversee multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Must be able to work effectively in a team dynamic as well as independently with autonomy
• Demonstrate effective time management
• Must maintain flexibility and work well with distractions and interruptions
• Have the ability to prioritize, organize, and be detail-oriented
• Have advanced writing, typing, and computer skills (competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) to produce professional documentation
• Must be at least 18 years of age; have United States citizenship or evidence of a valid work permit
• Pass a criminal record investigation and drug screening and health screening
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, a DMV report satisfactory to the agency’s insurance carrier, and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage as required by law
• Must have Passion for supporting our Mission: to Make Life Better for Adults with Disabilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Anaheim, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23