Client Employment Program Coordinator II

Description

JOB SUMMARY: 

Responsible for the delivery and supervision of quality services to everyone served by A New Leaf, Inc’s. (ANL) employment program. Develop, monitor, and coordinate services for individuals served vocationally.  Completes all state and ANL required documentation on individuals pertaining to their individualized programs, utilizing all resources available to the vocational program. Responsible for all state requirements in advancing individuals in their vocational placements and pay including time studies. Works to promote ANL services through events and awareness programs.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Handle all the daily needs of individuals within the vocational program outside of job site needs. This would include assisting direct care staff with transportation, missing lunches, schedule changes, appointments, etc.  
• Completes enrollment assessments and documentation for new clients.  
• Completes new hire client orientation and initial time study requirements. 
• Coordinates and completes all the paperwork to prepare for team meetings, monthly or quarterly reporting requirements, or parental meetings. This includes vocational assessments, methods/outcomes, unit requests, individual plan (IP) packets, and items requiring parental/guardian signatures.  
• Monitors and evaluates progress of individuals (outcomes and methods), reporting results all in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team. 
• Completes all required reporting needs such as time studies, monthly reports, payroll timesheets, daily attendance, accurate personal information of those served, etc.  
• Monitor compliance for Quality Assurance (QA) on all in-service training needs. Assists in providing corrections for any QA issues.   
• Assist and/or provide back-up job coaching in the absence of staff.  
• Ensure all clients served are safe in their working environment and program participation. 
• Completes client assessments and screening, completing all documentation necessary in the format requested by ANL to evaluate progress on the job sites.  
• Ensure clients involved in the program learn appropriate work skills, attitudes, and behaviors, following the least intrusive training techniques. Ensure that clients served are trained sufficiently to complete assigned work according to the site job description and customers’ standards.  
• Interacts with clients served to promote good self-esteem, confidence, and morale. Treats clients with dignity and respect. 
• Represents ANL and clients in the program positively; acts as a positive role model for all clients served. 
• Develops and maintains a sound working relationship with coaches, clients, employees and management at community job sites, case managers, and parents/guardians.  
• Communicates clearly and concisely with supervisor to ensure a good flow of information, documentation needs are met, and all other client information is shared. 
• Some weekend and evening On-Call and work as needed 
• Performs other related duties as assigned to benefit the mission of the organization. 

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license, including dependable vehicle/transportation to and from work, and automobile insurance coverage, to ensure you are eligible to operate company vehicles.  
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and complete all required documentation and reports required by ANL. 
• Work flexible schedule based on the those served by and the needs of ANL, including but not limited to working scheduled evenings or weekends based on the department/event need. 
• Expressed desire to work with and a positive attitude when working with people with developmental disabilities and autism. 
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to thrive and be productive equally in a team oriented or autonomous environment. 
• Ability to clearly exemplify ANL’s Core Values of Client-Centered/Customer-Focused; Professionalism; Innovation; and Collaboration. 
• Relates well with the public, other provider agencies, and any other external customers. 
• Obtain Employment Specialist/Program Coordinator certification within six (6) months of employment. 

Education and Experience: 

• Minimum age – 21 years old 
• Must have a minimum of four years of any combination of college level education or full-time equivalent experience in serving persons with disabilities, or full-time equivalent experience in a supervisory position. 
• Preference given to people with previous experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities. 
• Expressed desire to work with people with developmental disabilities. 
• Positive attitude toward working with diverse population and excellent interpersonal skills.  
• Good knowledge of all Microsoft Office platforms and excellent computer skills.  

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged period of sitting behind computer and desk as well as prolonged period of standing, outdoor, and interactive activities. 
• Bending, stooping, and lifting a minimum of 30lbs. 

Special Requirements: 

• Criminal arrest check will be done through the OSBI; Per Section 1025.1 et seq. Of Title 56 of the Oklahoma statues, House Bill 1790, any prospective employee with a felony or misdemeanor conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere will not be eligible for employment.  This prohibition may be disregarded if an appropriate waiver is obtained from the Office of the Director, DDSD, Department of Human Services, or his/her designees. 
• Community Services Registry checks (House Bill 1790) will be done through DDSD, Department of Human Services.  The person whose name appears on the registry cannot work for A New Leaf.