At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.
You Belong at MonarchYou deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.
Job Highlights:At least 2 years of supervisory experience in the developmental disabilities field serving the adult population is required.
A Qualified Professional (10A NCAC 27G .0104) must have one of the following:
Bachelor degree (non Human Services) with 4 years Full time OR 8 years Part time applicable experience required
Bachelor degree (Human Services) with 2 years Full time OR 4 years Part time applicable experience required
Master degree (Human Services) with 1 year Full time OR 2 years Part time applicable experience required
This Opportunity:The Director of Supported Employment is accountable to the Vice President of Long-Term Services and Support and will be responsible for the operation development and oversight of the Monarch Supportive Employment and Volunteer program. This includes but is not limited to the development of employment opportunities and employment advisement/coaching including career exploration and job placement, training development, job fair attendance, budget management and quality assurance. Additionally, providing supervision through coaching of program’s direct reports.What You'll Do:• Oversees program services including job development and employment advising
• Supervises and evaluates department staff including Qualified Professionals, Day services and Community-based Employment Specialists.
• Develops and implements annual budget and staffing plans to meet program requirements and service needs.
• Manage and maintain EMR software, entering members related information.
• Travel throughout Monarch’s catchment area with the purpose of expanding services and building community partnerships.
• Conduct routine site visits throughout Monarch’s catchment area.
• Develops and manages department strategies to meet service goals.
• Develops new contacts with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employment opportunities for clients.
• Maintains accurate client records and employment documentation in agency electronic record-keeping system (EMR).
• Working with established community partners, provide career advising expertise to clients regarding the job-search process, interviewing, resume, and letter writing, and all other facets of career planning
• Conducts workshops, seminars, and other presentations to clients and outside groups on
• job readiness and professional development.
• Creates, compiles, reviews and evaluates departmental reports and statistics.
• Working with the Monarch marketing department, develops and implements marketing strategies to generate opportunities for employers and recruitment of job seekers to the program.
• Shares current workforce development resources to keep up with trends in the labor force.
• Maintains collaborative relationship with local partner agencies.
• Advocates for clients throughout the employment process, as needed
• Maintains client case load, as needed.
• Maintain trainings as required and requested
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
• Driving and travel may be required.
Monarch offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.
Monarch does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch job search or selection process, should contact HR@MonarchNC.org or call (704) 986-1550.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch.