Vocational Services Program Director

 

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a  Program Director to work full time for its Vocational Services Program.

 

The Vocational Services Program Director position is an Exempt position paying $65,000-80,000 per year. This position is full time at 35 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Hempstead, NY. The role reports to the Division Director.

Comprehensive benefits package includes:

•            Medical

•            Dental

•            401K

•            Vision

•            Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More.

 

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Director of the Vocational Services Program is responsible for overseeing day-to-day program operations and supervision of the professional staff of the program.

 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervise staff and coordinate program services including tracking client vocational services, intakes, assessments, case management, training, and work assignments. Provide on-site direction toward the attainment of established program goals, benchmarks and track, measure and report outcomes. Cultivate and maintain professional relationships within vocational services with probation, state, and county personnel via participation on task forces and committees, attendance at meetings and conferences. Develop, recommend and implement policies and procedures in accordance with Justice Center and OASAS requirements. Set goals in accordance with funder/contract requirements and agency policies. Compile and interpret client outcome data. Perform overall coordination of county-wide referrals. Schedule and participate in case conferences, team meetings in-service workshops. Prepare and monitor budgets, reports, proposals, statistics, etc. and have available when requested by supervision. Manage all office operations including inventory control. Collaborate with the Division Director on employee matters, including hiring, training, and Professional Development Plans (PDPs). As needed, provide on-going counseling to a caseload of clients to develop vocational plans based on education, employment background, expressed interest and career exploration activities, resulting in job placement. Audit and supervise client records and databases. Stay abreast of the workforce and vocational trends and services on Long Island. Develop and prepare the required forms and keep statistics on client contacts, referrals, job activities, etc. Responsible for the professional development of staff. Provide supervision to staff to ensure contract compliance and coordinate in-service trainings. Ensure that client files are organized and maintained according to funding source specifications at all times. Customarily and regularly exercises discretionary powers.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

Master's Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation or Licensed Mental Health Counseling or in any counseling or psychology specialization and CRC required. Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) and/or Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certification preferred. Minimum of three years of relevant work experience required, including supervisory experience. Must have knowledge of vocational and educational services available to individuals having issues with Substance Abuse, employment, etc. Must have access to automobile and possess valid NYS driver's license. Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.