Website Aspire of WNY
Work Where You Can Make an IMPACT
Work where you can make an IMPACT
At Aspire, we are driven by the core belief that children and adults with developmental disabilities have the right to realize their full potential and live as independently as possible. Aspire compassionately and relentlessly works toward facilitating this end.
Aspire of WNY is seeking an energetic, organized, and compassionate Vocational Services Supervisor to lead a team dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve meaningful employment, career development, and successful community participation. This leadership role is ideal for someone who is passionate about workforce development, Employment First principles, person-centered practices, and supporting individuals with disabilities to reach their employment and life goals.
The Vocational Services Supervisor provides leadership and oversight to vocational services staff in both Erie and Chautauqua Counties and supports the successful delivery of employment, transition, internship, career exploration, and community-based services. This role works closely with employers, families, funding agencies, and community partners to create opportunities that help individuals achieve greater independence and workplace success.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, coach, mentor, and support vocational services staff.
- Conduct regular supervision meetings and performance evaluations.
- Assist with employee recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development.
- Monitor documentation, productivity, service quality, and program outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with agency standards and applicable ACCES-VR, OPWDD, and other regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with employers, school districts, referral sources, and community partners.
- Support vocational assessment, transition planning, career exploration, work readiness, internship, and employment services.
- Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, program development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote person-centered planning and Employment First practices throughout service delivery.
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Represent Aspire of WNY in the community and at professional meetings or events as needed.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Business, or a related field and three (3) years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and one (1) year of relevant experience.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License.
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Reliable transportation for community-based work activities in Erie and Chautauqua Counties.
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Leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience working with people with disabilities.
- Knowledge of employment services, transition services, vocational rehabilitation, ACCES-VR, OPWDD, or workforce development programs.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
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Ability to build collaborative relationships with employers, schools, and community stakeholders.
Salary: $20-$25 per hour
Benefits include:
- Medical insurance thru Independent Health
- Dental insurance
- FSA/HSA
- 100% agency paid life insurance
- Both long term and short term disability insurances
- 403b retirement plan with Agency match
- Continuing education reimbursement
- 15 paid holidays
- Separate sick, personal and vacation time
EOE
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@aspirewny.org