EMPLOYMENT AND WORK INCENTIVES PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Company: Region V Services
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Description:JOB SUMMARYThe Employment and Work Incentives Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing participant employment activities across the service area of Apace, working with Employment Consultants and individuals supported across Apace to develop employment plans and provide education to potential community employers regarding workforce and employment support opportunities. They will be responsible for providing education on Vocational Rehab benefits to individuals supported, families/guardians, and Apace staff, educating them on how earned income could impact governmental benefits. The Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Training and QA departments of Apace, developing and delivering trainings for staff to ensure compliance with state regulations as well as evaluating current training curriculum ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSBenefits Planning:

• Provides benefits management services and education to Vocational Rehabilitation clients
• Educates on how earned income may impact governmental benefits
• Develops a plan to maximize all available resources Employment:
  • Provides ongoing support and training for Apace Employment Consultants to meet employment goals for the organization. Including, but not limited to, the establishment of relationships and engagement with potential employers for the individuals we support
  • Works with Employment Consultants to evaluate the success of job placements
  • Provides education and training to various community groups to promote services or provide education related to supporting people with disabilities in community-based settings
  • Develops and delivers quarterly, monthly, and annual reports regarding employment data for participants supported by Apace
  • Networks and partners with local businesses to provide education and support to ensure participants are successful in acquiring meaningful employment opportunities and outcomesTraining:
    • Delivers training to Apace staff over a variety of subjects, including but not limited to job coaching, employment supports, Mandt, etc.
    • Provide Representative Payee training to agency staff as well as review financial information to ensure compliance.
    • Collaborates with training and QA departments to foster a high-quality provision of services
    • Assists with identifying training needs, evaluating delivery of training, and the development of training curriculum, and overall quality of training provided within ApaceProfessional Development:
      • Continually maintain current knowledge of employment services for people with disabilities through membership and participation in pertinent training organizations
      • Maintains membership and participation in community groups as well as obtains and maintains applicable certifications, as assignedPerforms other duties as assigned.Requirements:Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
        • Strong written and verbal communication, listening and evaluation-related skills
        • Ability to use a variety of teaching strategies to meet needs of individual learners including strong public speaking skills
        • Understanding of Social Security including SSDI, SSI, work incentives programs, representative payee rules and knowledge of local SSA field office structure to navigate working with area specialists
        • Basic knowledge of public programs including but not limited to: Department of Labor guidelines, Nebraska VR, Nebraska Medicaid policies, Division of Developmental Disabilities policies and state regulations.
        • Strong computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Sharepoint) and a variety of distance communication platformsMinimum Qualifications:
          • Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, social work, education, or related field.
          • Must currently have or immediately obtain CPWIC (Community Partner Work Incentives Counseling) Certification upon hire
          • Understanding of Social Security including SSDI, SSI, work incentives programs, representative payee rules and knowledge of local SSA field office structure to navigate working with area specialists
          • Two years of work experience in human services, social services, workforce development, or related fieldDesired Qualifications:
            • Past work experience supporting individuals with disabilities
            • Current certification as a CPWIC (Community Partner Work Incentives Counseling)
            • Work experience using applications Therap and Relias a plus
            • Five or more years of work experience in serving individuals with disabilities in the area of job coaching, benefits planning, or workforce development Compensation details: 58600-66000 Yearly SalaryPI8931778eeab5-26289-35348549

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