Assistant Program Director

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Assists persons with disabilities toward the end goal of competitive employment. Works with individuals served on    a one-to-one basis to assess job readiness and work skills. Establish and maintain relationships with employers and public agencies to secure employment opportunities. Help clients find and identify job openings, apply for jobs, prepare for interviews and follow up with employers. May also accompany people served to interviews and assist  with coordinating accommodation. Provides and supervise follow- up services to ensure job maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Work closely with the Program Director to orientate, train, appraise, supervise, discipline and when necessary, terminate Supported Employment Staff.
• Develop business partnerships and remain a key point of contact with businesses and organizations to ensure successful competitive employment opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with California policy, procedure, and regulations.
• Review and approve required documentation.
• Seek and develop competitive job opportunities for individuals enrolled in the program.
• Manage incidents in accordance to state and federal guidelines.
• Liaison with city and state offices.
• Assist the Director in working with the local schools to acquire referrals for youth in high schools and assist 
• with the transition to work.
• Assist Program Director in the recruitment and screening of new applicants.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.