Coordinator for the Consortium for Customized Employment

Job Path supports people with autism and other developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. Job Path encourages people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. Whether it’s finding a job, making a contribution in a volunteer role, establishing a home, or being part of the community, the goal is to assist the person to lead a full and active life.
The Consortium for Customized Employment (CCE) was launched in 2012 with the mission of: 

• Creating uniquely tailored job opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities  using customized employment techniques and developing a network of employers who use those strategies. 
• Cultivating a community of practice among member provider agencies. (There are currently fourteen agencies that are members of the CCE.)

Overview of the Position 

Job Path is seeking a creative, collaborative person to be the Coordinator for the Consortium of Customized Employment, or CCE Coordinator. The CCE Coordinator responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations of the CCE’s programming ensuring both excellence in service delivery and compliance with grant regulations. The Coordinator will work closely with the CCE’s two other team members, the Director and Associate Director. Our team is small but mighty; we are looking for a team member who is committed to social justice and will help us to grow our impact.

The Coordinator position will require 35-40 hours of work per week. 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following: 
Data Support: 

• Opportunity to shape how CCE gathers and analyzes data
• Maintain CCE employment database to track key metrics, including placements and  participant employment status, agency, job coach, schedule, wages
• Assist with data analysis of job development and placements 
• Track jobseekers by agency, skillset, interests
• Maintain and update employer contact information
• Keep updated list of staff from CCE member agencies 
• Assist with employer satisfaction surveys
• Assist with semiannual grant reporting

Customized Job Development:

• In collaboration with Director & Associate Director 
• Research prospective employers based on potential tasks and/or jobseekers’ interests
• Conduct employer outreach, attend networking events
• Follow up with employers to develop customized opportunities 
• Help create powerpoint presentations  
• Meet with job seekers and help match job seekers with customized jobs
• After hire, follow up with agency support teams and employers 
• Maintain and grow relationships with employer partners

Community of Practice: 

• Help plan CCE calendar of monthly workshops/master classes, job development clinics
• Help organize CCE meetings, send invitations & follow up
• Attend meetings, track attendance & feedback surveys 
• Collect “stories” for use in social media & grant reports
• Obtain requisite releases for above
• Maintain and grow relationships with agency partners

Reports to:  Director of the Consortium for Customized Employment
Location: This is a hybrid-remote position, requiring at least two days in Job Path's midtown Manhattan office. Additional in person time may be required for training, job development, and presentations.  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree or at least one year experience working with people with disabilities or in customized job development
• Excellent research, writing and data skills
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting, with a keen eye for detail
• Proven experience in collaborating in a team setting and handling a variety of scenarios with empathy and professionalism
• Ability to work with different kinds of people
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Salary: $48,000 annual salary, non-exempt
Benefits: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Policy
• Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pre-tax commuter and medical plans
• 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match after two years of employment
• Generous vacation policy

To Apply: Job Path seriously reviews all application materials with an emphasis on the content of the cover letter. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our jobs board:

Or, send via fax to 212-921-5342 or mail to:

Job Path 
Attn: Hiring Manager
256 West 38th Street 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018

*Please note: Only applicants we feel meet requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview. No calls please.

**Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status.**