Employment Support Manager

COMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

About Us:

Community Bridges, founded in 1982, is a non-profit agency with a mission to advance the integration, growth and interdependence of people with developmental disabilities within their own communities. Building on the strengths of over 1,100 individuals in the greater Capital Area and their families, we work to identify barriers of access and find creative solutions to develop meaningful community engagement.

We are currently looking for a full time Employment Support Manager for Community Choices in Concord, NH!

Basic Function:

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career?

The Employment Support Manager works in partnership with individuals, team members, businesses, and other community resources to develop meaningful employment opportunities. Manages Supported Employment Programs (SEP), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) contracts, as well as contracted employment supports with Self-Directed Services (SDS or PDMS). Acts as an advocate for and support to individuals with developmental disabilities or other related conditions. Provides direct supervision to members of the Employment Support team.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree plus 3 additional years of experience.

Experience: At least 2 years' experience working with people who have a disability, involving at least 1-year supervisory experience of personnel and administrative duties.

ACRE Certified preferred (or ability to obtain within 6 months) and knowledge of He-M 518 regulations.

Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.

Compensation: The starting rate for this position is $38,000 per year and can increase depending on experience. There is a $500 sign on bonus for this position - $250 will be paid at time of hire and $250 will be paid after 6 months in the role.

Paid Time Off: For a full-time employee working 40 hours a week, 264.16 hours of Paid Time Off is received per year! PTO days will increase over the years based on longevity and there is no waiting period to start using your PTO!

Mileage Reimbursement: Employees are reimbursed for approved mileage driven on the clock.

Paid Training: As an employee, you are paid your usual rate of pay while attending trainings!

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit, hire and supervise staff assigned to employment support services.
• Supervise and monitor all support situations as assigned, to include site visits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations and agency policies and procedures (including employee time sheets, treatment plan data and reports, progress notes, attendance sheets, and other pertinent documentation as requested).
• Analyze and compile relevant data and information to support employment goals.
• Develop, implement and monitor employment service plan goals for each individual served.
• Monitor program budgets as assigned.
• Attend the service plan meeting, team meetings, agency and staff meetings and other meetings and/or conferences as requested by supervisor.
• Promote and maintain satisfactory public relations between businesses, agency and community.
• Support, in a proactive manner, individuals in being a part of their community through such activities as relationship building, social interactions, exercising their roles and rights as citizens, etc.
• Perform all duties in a manner that demonstrates an awareness of and respect for each person's legal, civil, and human rights- and that ensures the respect and dignity of persons with a developmental disability.
• Provide all supports in a manner which takes into consideration the preferences of individuals and which actively encourages choice making by the individual.
• Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to effectively supervise a diverse staff team.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas well in both verbal and written formats in either group or one to one setting.
• Excellent organizational skills and computer competency.
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships including but not limited to members of an individual’s support team, VR, SEARCH, Employment Collaborative, and local businesses.
• Ability to advocate for, provide support to, and assist individuals to advocate for their rights.
• Ability to represent Community Bridges services to the public and maintain a positive image to the community at large.
• Ability to collaborate with individual families, team members and community citizens on behalf of each individual.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain ACRE, Person Centered Thinking, MOAB, First Aid and CPR training.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of Community Bridges mission, values, policy and procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule with occasional nights and weekends. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work environment- Work Environment is occasionally hectic with occasional periods of high stress. Occasional to moderate short deadlines and coverage require flexibility in schedule.
• Physical demands- Must be physically able to lift individuals at a minimum of 50 lbs and to provide transfers as necessary. Walking, sitting and standing are required frequently with occasional stair climbing. Must be able to push wheelchairs and operate wheelchair lifts/Hoyer and barrier free lifts. 

Travel:

Ability to frequently travel (access to personal vehicle during all scheduled work hours) with any individual supported. Must possess and maintain a valid NH license and safe driver’s record in accordance with Community Bridges standards with adequate liability insurance. Most travel occurs in the Merrimack County area and involves travel to off-site meetings.

Benefits We Offer to Our Employees:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B, Excellent Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer paid Short Term Disability, Employer paid Life Insurance, Car Insurance Discounts, Oil Change Discounts, Hotel and Travel Discounts, Fitness Reimbursements and more!

Locations Community Bridges Supports:

Allenstown, Andover, Boscawen, Bow, Bradford, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Danbury, Deering, Dunbarton, Epsom, Franklin, Henniker, Hill, Hillsborough, Hopkinton, Loudon, Newbury, New London, Northfield, Pembroke, Pittsfield, Salisbury, Sutton, Warner, Weare, Webster, Wilmot, Windsor.

Main Headquarters location: Concord, NH