Director of Transition Services

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Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are seeking a Director of Transitional Services for Clifton, NJ.

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Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are seeking a Director of Transitional Services for Clifton, NJ. The Director of Transitional Services is responsible for the development and implementation of the Transition, and STEP Program program both programmatically and fiscally, ensuring financial goals are met. Working collaboratively with other programs, the Director of Transitional Services also ensures the STEP program goals for the individuals supported are met. Reporting to the Regional director, you will assemble a team to manage potential placements of persons with disabilities.

Starting Salary: $70,000

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs
Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to Employment Specialists
Oversees the development of employment and volunteer opportunities for persons with disabilities
Coordinate entrepreneurial business ventures involving persons with disabilities
Responsible for contract disbursements for community-based programs
Assist with contract procurement as required
Network with business leaders in the community to increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities
Develop new student contracts through the BOE within each county
Partner with school districts for the Pre-ETS grant development for active students
Attend and facilitate development meetings with school districts and families to develop the STEP program for current students and graduated students
Develop and retain student contracts for the school year and extended school year
Coordinate contract requirements relative to vocational and employment activities with the appropriate agencies
Assist with grant development for vocational and employment programs
Participate and assist in the continued development of the Company’s Business Advisory Council (COBAC)
Maintain and follow all regulations with regards to wage and hour and other regulatory agencies
Establish a method of job placement that includes a survey of potential job openings and facilitates interviews with potential employers and participants
Establishes internships for people with disabilities with potential employers
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field plus one year experience working with people with disabilities in an integrated employment setting
Master’s Degree Preferred
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
Ability to patiently impart knowledge to others
Ability to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to aid in the training of people with disabilities on the required curriculum
Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities

Why Community Options?

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
Generous PTO
Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
403b Retirement Plan
Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Clifton, United States

On-site at the office

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About this job

Pay per year: $70,000 a year; 4% above the $67,500 median for Other jobs on Jobera (136,790 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: 1 day ago
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