Work Based Learning Coordinator

The Work Based Learning Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the daily implementation of the Arc of Cumberland Countys Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Paid Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE) Program. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Employment Services to oversee staff, recruit and enroll students with disabilities, develop employer partnerships, identify and coordinate paid work-based learning placements, communicate with schools and referral sources, monitor student progress, and ensure program activities are completed in accordance with DVRS requirements. Qualifications Education/Experience Must be at least 21 years old. Must have earned a Bachelors Degree and/or have a minimum of 3 years in the direct service provision of programs for persons with disabilities. Other Qualifications 1. Must possess a valid NJs drivers license and a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier. 2. Must have a Mantoux test upon hire as per agency policy. 3. Drug tests must be completed. 4. Completed CARI check. 5. Completed Central Registry check. 6. Must have reliable transportation. 7. Must complete Finger Printing as part of Criminal Background Check. Physical Demands: Work is active and is performed in the community schools, consumers home, at The Arc of Cumberland County administrative offices, and predominantly in community employment settings. The employee may have to drive the consumer to school/work sites and/or social service organization locations for the purpose of developing, obtaining, and maintaining a work position for the consumer. Job Description: Essential Functions Hours of work are flexible and determined by consumer need. Ensure the overall health and safety of consumers and program staff during the development of a work placement and monitoring of consumer training after such placement has begun. Provide employment seeking and employment retention training to any consumers directly assigned to the coordinator. Transport consumers as needed. Assume completion of fiscal and program quality assurance reports as required. Supervision and program specific training of all staff assigned to the program. Ongoing development and monitoring of financial resources needed to sustain the department. Job Duties/Competencies: Communication Skills Must be able to communicate all programmatic issues and concerns verbally, and in writing, to all consumers involved in the program, associated family members and significant others, related business individuals, the professional staff within The Arc of Cumberland County, the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (NJDVRS) and the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (NJDDD). Communication must be person-centered. Written documentation must be accurate and submitted in a timely fashion. Must maintain confidentiality in all communication. Strong communication, organizational, documentation, and relationship-building skills are required. Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide supervision of all Supported Employment staff assigned to the program, including director supports necessary for staff stability and growth, conducting employee evaluations, and developing and implementing in service training in accordance with the Arc of Cumberland policies, DDD policies and procedures (as applicable), NJDVRS policies and procedures, and all other applicable New Jersey laws. Participate in the interviewing, hiring, orientation, and training of all program staff in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Demonstrate leadership by effectively using a team process and by serving as a positive role model to program staff. Assure that all required program documentation is completed in a complete and timely manner.