Employment Services Manager

Employment Services Manager

Cortland, NY (

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Description

Employment Services Manager

Schedule:Full-time

Wage:$23.00 – 28.00 / hr

Location:Cortland, NY

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees.

Why Join ACHIEVE

At ACHIEVE, you’ll do more than just a job, you’ll build a meaningful career while making a real impact. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to person-centered services that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Job Description

The Employment Services Manager oversees the delivery of community-based employment and prevocational services for individuals with disabilities. This role ensures services are provided using person-centered approaches while maintaining compliance with Medicaid, HCBS Waiver, ACCES-VR, and other funding requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized employment action plans

• Deliver employment supports using strength-based, person-centered approaches

• Communicate with individuals served, vocational counselors, and coordinate planning meetings

• Build and maintain partnerships with community businesses to promote inclusive employment

• Serve as a professional role model for individuals receiving services

• Supervise staff, including reviewing time sheets, leave requests, and overtime

• Complete and review staff performance evaluations

• Provide staff training, onboarding, and ongoing development support

• Complete required OPWDD documentation, including DDP1s and DDP2s

• Review and approve Life Plans

• Manage recruitment, supervision, and performance of department staff

• Conduct outreach to expand community partnerships and program awareness

• Support NYSID processes, including applicant screening and employer coordination

• Maintain contract records, documentation, and reporting requirements

• Provide on-site training, coaching, and issue resolution for employment placements

• Deliver backup direct services including job coaching and prevocational services

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in vocational Rehabilitation or related Human Services field

OR

• High School Diploma/GED with significant relevant experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation or related Human Services field -or- High School Diploma/GED with significant relevant experience

• Valid driver’s license meeting agency insurance requirements

• Knowledge of employment services, workforce development, or disability services preferred

Salary Description

$23.00 – 28.00 / hr