Vocational Coordinator

Health Services New York


Description

Position at Yachad

Vocational Coordinator

 

Position Summary: Jewish Union Foundation is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual for a Vocational Coordinator position. This position will be responsible for managing the Employment Training Program. This position is full- time and is based in Brooklyn.

 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Overseeing vocational services (ETP)
  • Responsible for finding appropriate job placements
  • Responsible for managing discovery reports; including tracking allowable, observing individuals in different settings, reviewing paperwork, attending OPWDD interviews
  • Keeping up to date with billing, policies, and regulations though OPWDD
  • Completing monthly reports and presenting in monthly meetings
  • Creating and monitoring individuals goals and progress
  • Coordinating job coaches' schedules
  • Communicating with job coaches, state representatives and families

 

Qualifications Requirements:

  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities
  • Effective Communicator
  • Flexibility
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Willingness to work in various locations throughout the day
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Driver’s License

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with OPWDD services
     

Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is between $50,000 and $60,000.

We offer employee sponsored healthcare, dental and vision plans.

Other benefits include:

  • Paid sick days
  • Paid vacation days
  • Paid Jewish and most Federal holidays
  • Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath
  • Free life and disability insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan which the OU will contribute 5% of your wage towards retirement savings after you contribute at least 2% (only eligible after 3 years of continues service)