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The Director of Employment Services | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Little City Foundation
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Description PURPOSE: The Director of Employment Services is responsible for expanding employment related skills (Employment Development Services) and employment opportunities (Employment First) for individuals receiving services through Little City’s Center for Employment. This position will oversee the implementation of the “Pathways to Employment” program and ensure that the training that is provided focuses on preparing adults with intellectual disabilities for work in the community. The Director will ensure effective daily operations of Little City’s Community Employment Services through oversight of and planning, monitoring, facilitation and communication with department personnel. This position has direct involvement in program expansion including growth of enclaves, business partnerships, new offices and integration of growing contract options. This position will directly supervise Employment First and Transition and Employment Development Services (EDS) managers and be responsible for multiple agency owned employment centers and in-community employment services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field such as vocational rehabilitation, as well as a minimum of five (5) years of management experience in the provision of providing employment services for person with intellectual disabilities. Experience with the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) contracts and grants required. The Director must be committed to improving the quality of life of employment opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities and to person-centered planning. The Director must demonstrate excellent leadership skills, as well as superior oral and written communication skills and versatility with multiple technology platforms for outcomes tracking. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Skills A Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Contact Details Name: Michael Kutanwa Address: 1610 Colonial City: Inverness State/Province: Illinois Zipcode: 60067 Country: United States Ph: 847-221-7009 Email: recruiter@littlecity.org | ||||||||||||||||||||