Employment Services Director

Location: Warsaw, Indiana

Salary: $57,216 - $72,821 - $88,425

Position Summary: Cardinal Services is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Director of Employment Transition Services. The successful candidate will oversee a wide range of tasks and programs aimed at helping individuals with disabilities transition into employment. This role involves significant independent judgment, supervision of staff, efficient program implementation, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The Director will work with minimal supervision, except for unusual or unprecedented situations such as budgetary questions or program issues. This position requires frequent interaction with agency personnel, government officials, other service providers, and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all regulatory bodies, including CARF and vocational rehabilitation standards. Stay updated on new regulations impacting the governing body. Program Management: Maintain consistency across the Easterseals Northern Indiana Inc. network in terms of internal processes and procedures. Ensure the quality and effectiveness of ETS services. Staff Development: Provide formal and informal training to staff to enhance skills and improve employment outcomes. Foster a supportive environment for staff, consumers, and volunteers. Budget Management: Oversee and manage the program's budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with fiscal responsibilities. Analyze financial reports and track network ETS data. Community Engagement: Build and maintain community relationships and awareness. Represent the organization in local and state committees and collaborate with external agencies to enhance employment programming. Program Innovation: Develop and implement network-wide employment training for ETS staff, ensuring continual success, growth, and sustainability of the program. Leadership: Provide direction for new initiatives from state and federal payers, support succession planning, and drive innovation and marketing strategies in collaboration with ENI executives. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in human services, social work, special education, business, or a closely related field is required; or a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) plus five (5) years of relevant experience. A master's degree is preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience is required; leadership experience in a multi-program setting is preferred. At least two (2) years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), autism, or related populations is preferred. Must hold a valid driver's license and have maintained licensure for at least three (3) years. Must pass criminal and registry background checks, drug screening, and reference checks; employee must be of unquestionable character. Ability to pass and maintain all required trainings, including CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration (Core A & B), Positive Behavioral Support, and other agency-mandated certifications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required; ability to use or learn agency systems for documentation and data entry is essential. Knowledge of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and other state or federal employment funding sources is preferred. Experience in delivering employment services within community-based settings, such as job placement, vocational training, or transition-to-work support, is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to train others in person-centered practices, including behavioral, social, cognitive, daily living, employment, communication, and life planning. Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple service lines, analyze program data, and contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Benefits: Employee, Employee Child, Employee Spouse or Family Medical Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Referral Bonus Holiday Pay Flexible Scheduling Paid Training and Continued Education Opportunities Advancement Opportunities Tuition Assistance

EEO/ADA Compliant

Application Process: To learn more about Cardinal Services and apply online, please visit our website at www.cardinalservices.org.

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