ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are:
Community Mainstreaming is a non-profit human service agency dedicated to providing services that help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead meaningful, productive lives within their community. Learn more about our impactful work at communitymainstreaming.org.
Overview:
The Assistant Director of Employment and Community Activities will be instrumental in supporting various Community Programs such as Supported Employment, Prevocational Services, Community Habilitation and Respite.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Valid NY State Driver's License required
- 5 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and development disabilities
- Efficient use of technology and software including Microsoft Office and eVero
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Smartphone required
Generous Benefits:
- Medical Benefits: Generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Dental Benefits: Employer-paid.
- Vision Plan
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
- Legal Services
- 403(B) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
- Life Insurance: Employer sponsored
- Tuition Assistance
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Paid Time Off:
- Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 120 hours.
- Up to 40 hours of personal time per calendar year.
- 10 paid holidays.
As a non-profit organization, we offer employees the opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community while benefiting from this valuable financial relief.
Pay: $70,000 - $73,500/year
What You Will Do:
- Support the administrative and operational oversight of all Community-based programs, including Prevocational Services, Supported Employment (SEMP), Community Habilitation, and Respite.
- Review, monitor, and submit staff timecard data; coordinate and track annual mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with OPWDD and agency standards.
- Assist in the delivery and oversight of programmatic services to ensure adherence to OPWDD regulations, agency policies, and best practices.
- Ensure effective, timely, and professional communication with participants, families, Care Managers, and community partners.
- Participate in OPWDD webinars, required trainings, external committees, and interdepartmental meetings to remain current on regulatory updates and support program growth, fiscal oversight, and operational efficiency.
- Assist with internal audits, quality assurance reviews, and the review and tracking of waiver service documentation, including Choices documentation, DDPs, and service authorizations.
- Lead and facilitate team meetings with Employment Specialists and other program staff; prepare reports, summaries, and correspondence related to job development, employment outcomes, and service delivery.
- Conduct participant intakes; develop and maintain individualized Staff Action Plans; participate in Life Plan meetings and complete monthly and quarterly outcome reports.
- Assist with policy and procedure development, marketing and promotional materials, relationship-building with local businesses and service providers, and perform additional duties as assigned.
Work Location: Westbury, NY (Nassau County)
Work Hours/Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Community Mainstreaming Associates is an equal opportunity employer.