• Oversee Recruiter & Ensure that the necessary hiring needs are met and basic screening of qualified candidates are followed• Recruit for all management and above level support department positions• Post job announcements internally, on the internet, and in print media as needed• Attend job fairs and career fairs at local high schools, colleges, and community venues• Conduct orientations and assure that new hire paperwork is completed• Help Conduct Exit Interviews• Plan writer for Affirmative Action Plans• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to enhance hiring and retention• Administer pre-employment testing as needed, such as: CBC, SEL, MHL, SCR, reference checking• Administrator of LENS (License Event Notification Services) program in accordance to proper disciplinary action for employee infractions• Ensure practices for Independent Contractors are followed and necessary steps are taken• Conduct Peer/Behavioral interviewing trainings to leaders and Direct Support Professionals as needed• Maintain Human Resource Intranet page• Manage HR metrics reports such as: turnover report and new hire by department

• Oversight of 5 Residential homes and 2 Day Program sites• Ensure compliance with all policies / procedures / OPWDD regulations• Fiscal management of all sites• Facilitate team meetings and goals to focus on a person centered approach• Assist in creation of agency policies and procedures in response to regulatory changes• QIDP / responsible for approving all care plans and ensure goals and billing are complete for all individuals receiving services

~Directly supervise department of 35 employees~Oversee operations of Supported Employment, Enhanced Supported Employment, Fulton and Montgomery County Welfare to Work contracts, Mobile Work Crews, Enclaves and Affirmative Businesses~Oversight of all program fiscal operations~Creation of new employment and business opportunities for individuals with disabilities~Facilitate all staff meetings, team building workshops etc. in order to promote “Nurturing Environment” initiative~Ensure compliance with all federal and state agencies including OPWDD, OMH and ACCES-VR~Actively market and promote agency programs and services ~Oversee all NYSID contracts and services

Provide training for One-Stop Career Center staff, local agencies and businesses in helping people with disabilities access services and obtain/retain employmentImprove linkages to the employer community and implement strategies to meet their recruitment and retention needsFacilitate the transition of in or out of school youth to obtain employment and economic self sufficiencyCollaborate with local and state agencies to address system level barriers for job seekers with disabilitiesRepresent Disability Program Navigator initiative and the Workforce Development Board by attending community and business eventsParticipate in various committees including chairperson of Schoharie County Transition Team and Disability Services Enhancement Team

Provide intensive case management to welfare-to-work, low income recipientsTeach and facilitate weekly Wellness Group for clients with disabilities Coordinate all worksite placements and Job Skills training for Bridge studentsCollaborate with local Department of Social Services, local agencies and businesses Create and maintain all reporting for weekly meetings with local DSSEffectively utilize online database to report to grant funding source

Coordinated the Student Transitional Education Program (S.T.E.P.) Effectively mentored and supervised staff of fiveLiaison between program & three area school districtsProvided job development, job coaching, counseling, diagnostic vocational evaluations & case management for high school students with disabilitiesCollaborated with local community agencies (BOCES, VESID) & area businessesAdvocated for students and parents by attending CSE meetingsFacilitated transition into pre-vocational services, Supported Employment etc.