SWAP Coordinator

Responsibilities Provide case management and direct services to young adults with disabilities who are potentially eligible, applicants of or are eligible to receive DVR services (meeting disability documentation requirements and able to benefit from the program); and have mild to moderate needs in employment; need support in developing vocational awareness, career exploration, and experiencing career and employment opportunities to become competitively employed and to achieve successful employment outcomes. The Coordinator position holds responsibilities for program management in addition to providing direct service provision to DVR potentially eligible and eligible clients, as well as supervision to SWAP Specialists. Qualifications Education and Related Work Experience: - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human services or related field or equivalent in years of experience in related field can be considered in lieu of educational requirement - Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in job development or related experience - Experience working with diverse populations of young adults with disabilities - Management and supervisory experience desired - More than two years and up to and including three years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, and experience in vocational field required Licenses, Registrations or Certifications: - Criminal background check required for hire - Ability to travel among school and community locations - Can demonstrate legal residency Job Duties 1. The SWAP Coordinator is the lead person responsible for overall program administration of the program including employment and post-secondary outcomes. 2. Collaborates to schedule and complete intake process for applicants, including potentially eligible students with disabilities, explains and completes DVR’s Release of Information with correct signatures, obtains school records. Assist in completing and gathering further information necessary for DVR eligibility determination and service provision including referral for pre-employment transition services, DVR’s application and intake, affidavit for lawful presence when appropriate, etc. Acts as a liaison to assist in the understanding of DVR processes, decisions which affect them and methods to appeal decisions if there is a disagreement. 3. Assist DVR in gathering information to complete eligibility determination and the comprehensive assessment. Identify and gather appropriate school records which contribute to identifying a viable job goal and those services/goods needed to achieve the job goal (e.g. student work samples, transition focused assessments, work experience information, sample resume, interest inventories, Individual Career and Academic Plan, (ICAP), Summary of Performance and supplemental documents, etc. . 4. Providing direct service to DVR eligible individuals and potentially eligible students with disabilities. Coordination the delivery of services as identified under and IPE and all IPE Amendments to attain positive program results. Develop and provide pre-employment transition services that support and enhance the district/BOCES’ transition continuum to potentially eligible students with disabilities. Provide case management linking students to community resources that promote their success. Acts as a liaison to assist in the understanding of DVR processes, decisions which affect them and methods to appeal decisions if there is a disagreement. 5. Provide services to assure that a young adult competitively employed in an integrated setting remains gainfully employed for one year after DVR case closure. Involves and notifies clients of all decisions which affect them and provides them with methods to appeal decisions if there is a disagreement. 6. Complete all necessary documentation within timelines identified through the DVR process and/or SWAP Contract appropriately with appropriate information. 7. Develop and participate in interagency transition practices and procedures that result in the creation of viable career pathways which lead to successful employment outcomes for students and youth with disabilities. The position involves interacting with local education staff, community system providers, community referral sources and DVR staff to promote vocational rehabilitation services. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,500.00 - $79,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person