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Company Name : Civitan Foundation
Location : Phoenix, AZ 85032
Position : Director of Employment Services

Job Description : Under the general direction and supervision of the CEO and Special Projects, the Employment Services Director is responsible for the coordination of the employment programs through the implementation of the Civitan Foundation mission, vision and values and in compliance with all regulations and policies. This position develops and implements vocational services and oversees the employment services which include Group Supported Employment, Independent Supported Employment, Transition to Employment, Job Development and Retention and Trial Work Experience.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strictly adheres to the Civitan’s confidentiality policy and all state and federal laws. Information about Civitan and its members will not be discussed, taken from the premise or divulged outside the agency without prior approval.
Manages the operation of activities for the designated program regarding various services and is hands-on when needed.
Direct supervision of department coordinators, leads, coaches and member staff.
Provide management and support in a manner that meets and exceeds the expectation of Civitan Foundation, Inc.
Adheres and recommends policies, procedures, and programs for delivery of employment services and the provision of adequate staffing levels.
Responsible to recruit, hire, train, supervise, coach, discipline, and evaluate department coordinators, leads and job coaches.
Participates in the intake process and facilitates support services for new individuals seeking services.
Actively seeks new employment leads and secures gainful employment, networks to create new work opportunities, but all must have prior approval from the CEO.
Assures that Civitan is a learning organization at all levels and is continually looking for ways to increase knowledge and skill.
Completes assessments and reviews the care environment and appropriateness of services, ensuring that the member’s safety, individualized choice opportunities, and the appropriate environment is maintained by implementing changes as needed.
Communicates and interacts with members on an individual and group basis, promoting individual choice, freedoms, responsibility, and person-centered support for members.
Recommends, implements, and evaluates programs and goals to ensure quality standards of care, self-determination practices, and fiscal requirements are met.
Responsible for ensuring and adhering to all authorizations, DDD, VR and DOL licensing requirements, and DDD and VR service specifications.
Performs investigations of complaints regarding care or services provided to members.
Reviews all members care incident reports, takes corrective actions, and forwards appropriate reports as necessary.
Recommends, and implements improved policies, standards, services, and procedures for assigned programs.
Participates in developing and implementing individualized service plans for members and ensures program directives are followed in compliance with state, federal and local standards.
Facilitates staff and administrative meetings as well as in-service trainings for job coaches.
Provides direct services in crisis or extremely difficult/emergency situations.
Monitors licensure standards, ensures certifications and continuing educations requirements are accomplished for assigned staff.
Act as an appropriate role model and support people in using appropriate language, dress, manners, and respect.
Recommends and monitors procedures and forms for collecting and maintaining appropriate data and prepares written reports as necessary in a timely manner.
Attends and participates in various committees pertaining to support coordination, service delivery matters, and attends assigned conferences/seminars.
Makes a commitment to support individuals and families in new ways to enable consumers to take charge over decision making.
Develops and maintains ongoing quality relationships with family members, guardians, local business, potential partnerships, and funding agency personnel.
Reviews timesheets for completeness and accuracy, inputs time and submits payroll summaries accurately and within designated time frames ensuring compliance with DOL regulations.
Does on site checks with partners and interagency departments to ensure quality of employment services.
Oversees and maintains compliance with contracts: Division on Developmental Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation, Knowledge Services, Department of Labor, WIOA, partners and local businesses.
Completes all reporting for the Division on Developmental Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation, Knowledge Services, Department of Labor and WIOA.
Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelors Degree in a behavioral health or social science field from an accredited college; or a closely related area and one (1) year of related experience; or an Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent, and three (3) years of experience working in the human service field with developmentally disabled/seriously mentally ill populations is required. (Any combination of training and experience that demonstrates the necessary skills may be substituted for the aforementioned experience.)
HAS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING:

Human behavior indicative of mental or physical disabilities.
Theory, principles, and practices of professional work with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
Program development and implementation.
Functions, practices goals of self-determination, residential care, day and vocational programs.
Principles and practices of self-determination and individual supports.
Safety precautions used in transportation and home health care; licensing requirements in the State of Arizona.
Principles and practices of contract administration and budgeting principles and practices.
Community resources and social services agencies.
Principles and practices of Para-professional work with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
Community resource and social service agencies.
Developmental disabilities, psychiatric disorders, medications and their side effects.
Behavior modification techniques, behavioral treatment plans, and the responsibility of an advocate.
Applying rules, regulations and policies as well as program supervision and management requirements and techniques.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with professional staff, care givers, and community organization representatives.
Supporting consumers through various activities, including (but not limited to) record keeping, writing reports and assessing/resolving problems.
Principles and practices of supervision, supervising service staff as well as conducting meetings and training sessions.
Writing reports, analyzing case history data and behavioral treatment plans.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit. The employee must regularly lift and or move more than 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme heat during the summer. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Current Article 9 certification
Current CPR and First Aid certification
Valid Arizona Driver’s License
Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Additional training and certifications dependant on needs

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 18 years of age (licensing requirement), or 21 years of age to drive Civitan vehicles.
Must be fully ambulatory and able to lift consumers (a minimum of 50 pounds.)
Must be able to assist consumer (involves many physical activities, including but not limited to, kneeling, reaching, stretching, bending, etc., and the use of household cleaners.)
Must be able to demonstrate competency in the following areas: operate an agency transport vehicle; manual dexterity to keep documentation records; able to visually and auditory monitor consumers; perform crisis intervention techniques to prevent behavior harmful to the consumers or others; assess and provide behavior management in crisis situations and call for assistance if needed; and able to physically perform First Aid/CPR.
Required to pass a criminal/background check in accordance with Arizona Revised Statue 36-594 utilizing information on form DD-258 and fingerprint check.
Must satisfactorily complete all comprehensive training programs within the required timelines.
Ability to work under stressful conditions that may include dealing with difficult people and handling multiple work assignments and deadlines in a timely fashion.
Occasional to regular travel to attend meetings, partner sites, trainings, and monitor homes.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Phoenix, AZ 85032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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