• Human Services Manager

    University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)


    Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

     

    Vacancy ID: NF0009386

     

    Salary Range: $69,450 - $80,000

    Position Summary/Description:

    This position is responsible for the management of activities in the Triangle Employment Services office. This office covers approximately 10 counties in the state of NC and has a staff of between 10-15 people at any given time. The position oversees the activities of each of the staff members in the office as the program goes about its day-to-day operations. Day to day operations include but are not exclusively limited to: case coordination of 200+ clients with autism, monitoring and evaluating progress on individual and agency goals, oversight of billing and authorization for those services through a multitude of state agencies and managed care organizations ( LME / MCO ), staff coordination of service delivery, community interaction and training, consultation with funders, community members, employers, individuals and their caregivers.

     

    This position is not center based, and all employment services are delivered in the community at partnering businesses. We are required to travel great distances, sometimes at a moment’s notice. Individuals in this position are required to work alone in the community providing supports to autistic adults. The must work to maintain and develop close relationships/collaboration with the other support networks. This includes but is not limited to, additional family members, employers, other provider agencies, medical staff, residential providers, and local mental health agencies and other providers of funding for the services provided by TEACCH Employment Services. As a result, strong communication skills are required to maintain positive relationships with the community at large.

     

    As the first contact for staff, the position is on call 24/7, for clinical emergencies. In their clinical emergency role, they must be able to navigate various systems that support the individual with autism in crisis, from police department to social services, to mental health providers, medical providers, and various state and local Department of Health and Human Services offices.

    Education and Experience:

    + Experience working in Employment Services for adults with IDD

    + Experience with the autism population

    + CPR /FA

    + Experience with Department of Health and Human Services systems

    + Experience with Vocational Rehabilitation systems

    Essential Skills:

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    + Knowledge of the autistic population

    AA/EEO Statement:

    The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.