Service Supervisor (Employment) - Kailua Kona - Full Life Hawaii

Who We Are:

At Full Life, we are dedicated to providing exceptional services that are specifically tailored to the unique needs of individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Our top priority is improving our participants' overall well-being while promoting independence, inclusion, health, social opportunities, and personal growth. We take great pride in our customized approach, which emphasizes self-determination and fosters a sense of community and belonging for all.

For over two decades, Full Life has been a beacon of hope for individuals seeking assistance in leading a self-directed life. Our humble beginnings as a small agency have been transformed into a comprehensive support provider with not one but two offices located in Hilo and Kona and an Adult Day Health Learning Center in Kona. Our team, consisting of over a hundred highly committed employees, works tirelessly to ensure that each individual's unique needs are met with compassion and understanding.

What We Are Looking For:

Are you passionate about helping others find their dream jobs and reach their full potential? Do you enjoy creating personalized employment experiences and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities? If so, we have the perfect role for you, which promises to be as rewarding for you as it is for those you support!

Join our dynamic team as a Service Supervisor (Employment), where you'll have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives. As the Service Supervisor (Employment), you'll be the superhero of job seekers, connecting them with individualized employment and volunteer opportunities and providing the support they need to succeed.

What You'll Bring: 

In the Service Supervisor (Employment) role, you'll coordinate pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities, including reaching out to high schools to identify eligible students, coordinating with DVR counselors to ensure completion of the necessary paperwork, developing and providing reports to DVR staff, and handling invoicing and billing. Additionally, the Service Supervisor (Employment) involves developing and implementing instruction for self-advocacy, work readiness training, job exploration counseling, and post-secondary education options. It also includes developing community partnerships, ensuring contract compliance, and collaborating with DVR staff. Furthermore, the position supports the delivery of developmental disabilities discovery career planning and individual employment services programs by writing personal profiles, conducting discovery activities, providing supervision and coaching to Direct Support Professionals, and offering job development and coaching for participants seeking competitive employment.

You'll be involved in various tasks as a Service Supervisor (Employment). These include providing or supporting job coaching, developing and providing trial work experiences, ensuring timely intake, service delivery, and report writing. You'll also be responsible for maintaining all Full Life properties in an organized, clean, and working order and ensuring quality care for the persons served. This role requires diverse skills and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities.

The Service Supervisor (Employment) position encompasses business networking and community resource development, such as working in partnership with employers and business services to increase job opportunities for persons with disabilities, conducting informational interviews and negotiations with employers, educating community and civic agencies on program goals and services, and serving as a liaison with participant representatives and community providers. It also involves increasing and improving participant involvement, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and coordinating public and private transportation for participants and staff as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school is required. A degree in a related field is preferred.
  • If a bachelor's degree is outside the Human Services or Education fields of study, one year of verifiable experience working with persons with disabilities is required.
• Current TB clearance;
• Current CPR & First Aid clearance,
• No history/conviction of abuse, neglect, theft, or other job-related crimes;
• Must meet Full Life requirements for drug test & criminal background/records check;
• Valid health certificate to meet current funding jurisdiction requirements; and
• A valid state-issued driver's license with valid automobile insurance is required.

What We Offer:

At Full Life, we believe in empowering our team to thrive. We provide comprehensive benefits that ensure our employees have everything they need to achieve their personal and professional goals.

We offer a highly competitive salary range for our employees. This role is a part-time position in our Kailua-Kona office, and the starting salary is 45-50K per year, depending on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend support from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We also offer incentives for completing and maintaining annual training requirements, demonstrating our commitment to supporting our team's growth and success.

Our Benefits: 

• Eligible employees can receive health insurance or a $200 monthly stipend if they already have health insurance through a spouse or other insurance provider. On average, full-time employees can earn an annual benefit plan worth $9,600 per year.
• Paid Time Off for Full-Time Employees
• 3% Match for 401k after 90 days of employment
• Cell phone stipend
• Referral bonuses for both you and your referral are up to $500
• Mileage reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance $50 per month
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
• Bonuses when the organization meets goals
• Regular activities with the Full Life 'Ohana
• Career and mentorship opportunities, and more! 

If you're interested in this opportunity, we highly recommend that you submit an application! To expedite the process, we suggest contacting our Kona (808-322-9333) office after submitting your application to discuss the next steps. We look forward to meeting you!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Full Life does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information, please see EEO is the Law.