Supportive Employment Team Leader

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About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind.  We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist.  Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking our next Supportive Employment Team Leader (SE Team Leader) who can coordinate and manage the Supported Employment services for SJCS. The SE Team Leader will assist in providing skill assessments, job development, training, and long-term support for consumers, as well as required reports and documentation.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• Conducts site development and cultivates productive relationships with local businesses. 
• Assist in implementing the Supported Employment Program following Department of Labor and other applicable regulatory and professional standards.
• Acts as a liaison with government agencies and community service providers.
• Produces oral and written reports to address both internal and external information needs.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of the annual program budget.
• Contributes to the establishment of annual program goals and objectives.
• Maintains client records efficiently, ensuring they are valuable and informative to consumers and their guardians while complying with relevant regulations and standards.
• Aids in developing and annually updating the program operations manual.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff performance.
• Conducts regular observations of program operations.
• Assesses consumers to determine the annual vocational goals and objectives of IHPs and to find appropriate job matches.
• Ensures daily programming for consumers is community-based, integrated, and aligns with the program's mission and SJCS quality standards.
• Participates in workshops, conferences, academic courses, and other professional development activities relevant to the position.
• Provides coverage during staffing shortages.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, and working conditions associated with this position is not exhaustive, as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be fulfilled.

Compensation:  

$55000 to $60000 annually depending on experience

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures.
• Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public.
• Thorough knowledge of job development and job coaching practices and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to research, prepare, review, and maintain reports and documents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use sound judgment when making decisions.
• Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

Extra credit will be given if you have the following experience, education, and requirements:

• B.A./B.S. degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Rehabilitation, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Requires a minimum of three years of direct service experience with persons with severe disabilities, preferably in a competitive employment setting.
• One year of supervision experience required.
• Vocational program development and implementation required.
• Requires three or more years of experience working with people with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Must be eligible to work in environments requiring background checks and clearances.

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• May require travel to residential homes, day programs, and community sites.
•  Must be able to respond to behavioral emergencies, including verbal or physical redirection
•  May be required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, lift (up to 35 lbs), and perform light physical activity.
• Occasional exposure to behavioral escalation; appropriate safety and behavioral response training will be provided.
• Travel up to 50-65%.

Do you think that you are a great fit for this position? We are waiting for you to join our team! Apply today on our company website SJCS Careers to be considered