VOCATIONAL COORDINATOR

Job Description

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING!!!

Job Related Discovery Activities:

• Develops job leads by contacting employers in target industries; responding to job postings and ads; and conducting Internet searches.
• Prepares reports and correspondence regarding job development and placement efforts. 
• Drafts marketing and promotional materials to advertise job placement services and activities. 
• Coordinate and monitors daily operations and service delivery of Employment Programs in accordance with agency policies and procedures, adhering to OPWDD and SED regulations and guidelines.
• Directly supervise Employment Programs staff daily in regard to program operations.
• Assist in recruitment, training, and evaluation of Employment Specialists.
• Maintain necessary contacts with care managers, community-based agency representatives, family members, residence managers, and other providers of service. 

Must be Knowledgeable in:

Local economic and labor market conditions and trends; effective techniques for contacting potential employers; job development and job placement techniques, accepted standard employment practices; community resources and professional organizations; City, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and codes related to employment and Equal Employment Opportunity; modern office methods; emerging technologies and standard office productivity software and labor market programs to inform outreach efforts; understanding laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• ID/DD experience preferred
• Must have a Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Must have own transportation with Proof of Insurance and Registration
• Must be Computer Proficient
• Smartphone Required