TITLE: Manager of Supported Employment Program (Middletown)
DEPT: Supported Employment (DMHAS funded)
REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager
STATUS: Exempt
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment at Kuhn Employment Opportunities is at will. This means that the employment relationship is terminable, with or without cause or notice, by either party for any reason or for no reason. No one associated with Kuhn Employment Opportunities has the authority to make any promises contrary to this at-will definition.
SUMMARY
Responsible for developing and implementing quality supported employment services for individuals with severe and prolonged mental illness, as well as, overall supervision of program personnel, development of job placements, coordination with other support services and other day to day program operations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Employment Specialists, Recovery Support Specialists, Vocational Mentor Program Facilitator and Reception Secretary.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:
Able to fulfill the duties of the program staff and requires such typical work operations and responsibilities as, but not limited to:
1. Recruit, manager and develop program staff ensuring quality service for program participants.
2. Assure advocacy of all program participants and ensure consumer rights, as well as, monitor coordination of services.
3. Process and schedule admission of referrals in compliance with DMHAS/River Valley Services procedures and guidelines; perform liaison work with referral agencies.
4. Assure appropriate job development, job placement and job maintenance activities.
5. Maintain Outcome Measurement Systems practices and procedures in accordance with best practices (IPS model), DMHAS and Kuhn standards.
6. Monitor for a safe physical environment for staff and program participants.
7. Provide input to develop and maintain budgets and management of program operations within the budget guidelines.
8. Report to DMHAS/River Valley Services and other funding sources as required, as well as, to the Senior Program Manager.
9. Set an example for exceptional attendance and punctuality on an ongoing basis.
OTHER DUTIES:
1. The person holding this position will also fulfil all the NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES of the Employment Specialists/Recovery Support Specialists and may be required to participate in a variety of meetings.
2. Works with and assists others as required. Performs additional duties at the request of the management.
3. Responsible for performing work duties in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety procedures and providing input into enhancing overall company safety.
4. Attends job relevant seminars/conferences.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. BA Degree in Psychology, Sociology or related field and a minimum of 2 years of vocational experience with a psychiatrically disabled population.
2. Strong communication and computer skills as well as experience in supervision of others is preferred.
3. Obtain and/or maintain CPR certification/First Aid Training.
4. Valid Connecticut driver’s license with clean driving record.
5. Available means of transportation.
6. Automobile insurance in force per Kuhn’s specifications when using personal vehicle for work related purposes.
7. Possesses basic computer skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform all physical aspects of essential duties; ability to operate business equipment including computers.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.