ACLD · 2 weeks ago
Vocational Coordinator
Bethpage, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expACLD is a leading not-for-profit agency providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Vocational Coordinator will supervise Employment Programs and oversee daily program issues to ensure quality service provisions.
ChildrenFacilities Support ServicesHealth CareNon ProfitResidential
Responsibilities
Provide regular supervision to assigned Vocational staff
Ensure provision of service in compliance with all internal and regulatory quality assurance and corporate compliance standards
Participate in the development of new Vocational program initiatives
Provide training to staff regarding ACCES/OPWDD/School District Regulations, Intake Assessment Procedures and other pertinent topic areas
Review Developmental Disabilities Profiles (DDP’s), case notes and monthlies to ensure they are accurate and timely. Ensure procedure for securing billing and related documentation is followed
Depending on department needs, responsible for all vocational coverage on an as needed basis
Participate in Quality Assurance reviews
Other duties as assigned
Coordination of sound service provisions as it relates to an individual specifically
Regular review of billing documentation via Medisked
Monitor implementation of internal Individualized Service Plan/Supported Employment Plan (ISP/SEMP) plan tracking system to ensure acquisition of accurate documentation
Conduct site visits and complete observational assessments in order to assist staff with technique, resources and determine continued needs for the individual
Conduct individual meetings with persons we support, Family/residential providers to determine interests, skills and concerns about employment
Conduct or review observational and/or situational assessments
Educate persons we support and families to further provide education and advocacy on their behalf to employers and members of the community. Provide assistance with benefits and entitlements as needed
Assessment of vocational skills for persons we support which include conducting individual meetings with persons we support, family, residential providers to determine interests, skills and concerns about employment and conduct or review observational and/or situational assessments
Coordinate Vocational referrals by completing intakes, eligibility documentation, preparing summary of individual intakes, in addition to making recommendations
Oversee the intake process for all Vocational Service Applicants. Determine appropriateness of referral; track acquisition and review of supporting documentation; assess and recommend appropriate vocational services
Organize and assign travel training through mobility services
Provide program tours to potential applicants and their advocates
Provide short term benefit advisement to new referrals
Manage Pre-ets intakes and referrals
Deliver Pre-ets services in school districts as well as community based work sites
Liaison with other departments/programs as related to Vocational Services. Vocational representation to the following committees: Day/Vocational Coordination, Residential/Vocational Coordination and Residential Intake
Participate in the development of new Vocational program initiatives
Maintain contact with applicable government agencies and comply with all Developmental Disabilities Service Organization (DDSO) and ACCES reporting requirements as they relate to persons we support information
Coordinate Job Development Activities, i.e., canvas potential employers, develop resumes for program participants, counsel on job readiness, arrange interviews and accompany participants to interview, maintain and follow-up with employers after interviews
Record all contact made to each employer
Assist in assuring compliance with internal regulatory quality assurance and corporate compliance standards and track the submission of OPWDD eligibility and receipt of ACCES referral and authorization of service
Maintain the operation and ensure the input of Vocational Service data into the agency-wide database
Maintain contact with persons, families and other service providers to ensure all documentation is collected and timely services commence
Coordinate with school districts to refer students for internships
Develop internships and match staffing
Facilitate billing for school district
Conduct observation, review documentation and prepare summaries for school districts
Supervise Job Coaches assigned to the students
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education or related field required
Knowledge of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) delivery system
Clean, valid NYS driver's license
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to coach and counsel, interpret and advise, and develop and present to professional forums
Substantial reasoning skills required including the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete issues simultaneously; to apply principles of logic or theoretical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products
Preferred
Master's degree in Rehabilitation, Psychology, Education or related field preferred
One year of progressively responsible experience in rehabilitation or related field preferred
One year supervisory experience preferred
Company
ACLD
ACLD For an Enviable Life We provide opportunities through a wide variety of support and services Adults and Children with Learning & Developmental Disabilities (ACLD), founded in 1957, is a leading not-for-profit agency on Long Island that proudly supports the needs of people with autism, learning and developmental disabilities, and their families.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.12MKey Investors
New York State
2023-02-15Grant· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Kim Leonard
Chief Financial Officer
Aimee Keegan
Chief Development & Marketing Officer
Recent News
2024-05-23
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