Director of Vocational Employment Rehabilitation
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
Job Description
CIDNY is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to the full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities gain the skills and services they need to live independently in the community. CIDNY advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Position Summary: CIDNY seeks a highly effective Director of Employment Services to assist in managing programs and service delivery to consumers with disabilities served by CIDNY. The Director of Employment Services must have at least five years of supervisory experience and a proven record of developing, implementing, and designing innovative vocational and employment services for people with disabilities. The Director of Employment Services is a management team member and will report to the Senior Director of Consumer Programs. The Director of Employment Services will be responsible for coordinating the essential business activities of the vocational and employment activities for consumers served by CIDNY. The ideal candidate will be someone who can passionately support our mission of advancing the lives of people with disabilities and understands that employment plays a significant role in a person's life. The Director of Employment Services is responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications Required Knowledge and Skills:
Must possess a fierce dedication to the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. Must have excellent communication skills as there is frequent communication between state and local government officials, legislatures, advocacy groups, the community, and other organizations committed to full Civil Rights, Integration, and Individual Rights of individuals with disabilities. Superb writing skills are necessary for this reason as well. Great public speaking skills are critical. Must be organized and good at multitasking. A good understanding of policy-making procedures and can read and understand government writings. American Sign Language or Spanish a strong plus, but not required. Computer literacy is necessary for the office functions of this position. Some travel may be needed, and CIDNY pays all expenses. Cell phone and text pager knowledge are required.
Education and Experience:
The ideal candidate has the following:
Position Specifics:
How to Apply
Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Richard Brown, Chief Program Officer, at rbrown@cidny.org. Please use the job title as the email header. The cover letter should include your work history and other relevant life experiences, and it should clarify what transferable skills you bring to the posted job description. No application will be considered without this cover letter.
Other Information:
We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Director of Vocational Employment Rehabilitation
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
Job Description
CIDNY is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to the full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities gain the skills and services they need to live independently in the community. CIDNY advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Position Summary: CIDNY seeks a highly effective Director of Employment Services to assist in managing programs and service delivery to consumers with disabilities served by CIDNY. The Director of Employment Services must have at least five years of supervisory experience and a proven record of developing, implementing, and designing innovative vocational and employment services for people with disabilities. The Director of…
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
PTO
Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
PTO
Holidays
Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Richard Brown, Chief Program Officer, at rbrown@cidny.org. Please use the job title as the email header. The cover letter should include your work history and other relevant life experiences, and it should clarify what transferable skills you bring to the posted job description. No application will be considered without this cover letter.
Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Richard Brown, Chief Program Officer, at rbrown@cidny.org. Please use the job title as the email header. The cover letter should…