Manager of Employment Services
*(North & Central New Jersey Regions)
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Are you a visionary leader who can artfully motivate and empower people to reach their full potential for success in a changing business environment?

Are you a person with substantial business acumen who cares about making a difference in health and human services?

If this is you, keep reading!

Easterseals New Jersey is seeking a Manager of Employment Services to support our IDD Extended & Supported Employment Services!

*What will you do?

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• The Manager of Employment Services will effectively manage the successful transitions from extended to hybrid/job sampling and competitive employment.
• Ensures the program aligns with goals and expectations to increase employability, independence, community connections, and job satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain quality employer partnerships that result in the employment of participants.
• Accountable for the fiscal management of grant/fee-for-service programs. Ensures the delivery of outstanding and highly responsive internal and external customer service with a high degree of flexibility and creativity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Travel throughout New Jersey
• Work evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays to accommodate schedules of participants, employers, service activities
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage participant transitions from EE to hybrid/job sampling, competitive employment
• Ensure that program curriculum aligns with Individual Service Plan (ISP) goals
• Assist in developing curricula & activities that are designed to improve consumer employability
• Develop and initiate job sampling and community evaluation sites
• Partner/collaborate with New Jersey workforce centers such as One Stop Centers, NJ Business Action Center (NJBAC), internal and external job placement services, and the workforce development board
• Establish community partnerships to engage enrollment, provide job sampling and other hybrid activities.
• Actively identify growth opportunities and expansion of new service offerings
• Develop training strategies to develop appropriate work attitudes and behaviors that will support competitive employment
• Conduct Job Analysis to assure an appropriate placement and understand the essential functions of the position
• Maintain professional rapport and provide quality customer service with all internal/external stakeholders
• Ensure that services comply with all regulatory, accreditation standards, and ESNJ policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or rehabilitation-related field and a minimum of one-year supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have a minimum of four years’ experience in employment/training for individuals with disabilities.
• Must possess demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge of disability civil rights legislation and law, including the ADA and acceptable hiring practices, and accommodations.
• Must be able to communicate an understanding of the needs of the business community and job performance assessment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and driving record that complies with regulatory compliance.
• Works well independently and in a team; strong time management skills; detail-oriented; flexible; takes a proactive approach.

About Us!
Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so. Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.
Easterseals NJ offers paid training, a generous benefits package including paid time off, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more! For all details, visit www.enjbenefits.com .

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