Small Group Employment Coordinator - Disability Services

Description

Begin a fulfilling career with Via of the Lehigh Valley, a 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace winner! We are hiring a Small Group Employment Coordinator to coordinate services for individuals participating in our Small Group Employment services. This position will cultivate and maintain a work atmosphere at several offsite locations that is motivating, challenging, and value-based to assure achievement of the agency mission.

You will ENJOY the following when working at VIA:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee. We offer two plans to choose from!
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment.
• 9 paid Holidays. Including YOUR Birthday Holiday and a Floating Cultural Holiday! Via is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and believes that an atmosphere of mutual respect for each other’s differences adds quality to our services. To celebrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Via offers a floating cultural holiday. Eligible employees may choose a paid day off, that is significant to them.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary annual contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
• Education incentive: earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification.
• Paid Training and mileage reimbursement.
• Casual work attire.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Special employee events such as raffles, work anniversary celebrations, recognition awards and monthly celebration events.

Job Functions:

• Oversee one of Via's Small Group Employment sites Cigar International’s participant production and quality improvement process.
• Oversee participant attendance and tracking system.
• Oversee the completion of participant performance reviews for the Small Group Employment Department.
• Maintain inventory of supplies within the department.
• Provide coverage support at Cigars and other Small Group Employment sites as needed.
• Act as the primary contact for transportation issues for participants working at Cigars International.
• Maintain presence at both Via’s Spruce Street location and at Cigars International.
• Provide case management to participants of Small Group Employment opportunities including facilitating team meetings, completing required reports and completing weekly billing.
• Ensure funding authorizations and Individual Service Plans are accurate and being delivered as directed, all authorized services are being delivered and billed to maximize authorized units.
• Monitor the accuracy of agency database contacts and documentation for records.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external customers such as: employer sites, individuals, families, team members, county officials, and other service providers.
• Work in conjunction with Community Connections and Pre-Vocational Program Managers to ensure ongoing transition of participants to small group opportunities.
• Complete job analysis as needed to develop and implement effective training plans for participants.
• Identify existing natural supports and develop additional supports on the site to assist individuals in maintaining employment, increasing community involvement, and relationship development.
• Continually assist in identifying and recommending changes in work methods to improve effectiveness and efficiency at each site.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Work in both facility and community settings. Standing, sitting, lifting, and walking required daily. Traveling in the community is required. Must be flexible and able to adapt to a variety of facility and community work environments.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or other applicable human services field and two (2) years of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or other applicable human services field and four (4) years of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.
• ACRE or CESP certification.
• OSHA training certification.
• Team player, self-motivator and independent worker.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a variety