About Arc of Greater New Orleans

A group of concerned parents joined forces in 1953 to provide better lives for their children who, because of developmental delays and intellectual disabilities, were not able to participate in everyday society. At the time, little was known about intellectual disabilities. It was very common for doctors to counsel parents to place their children in institutions for most of their lives.

Emboldened by their collective desire to raise their children in the home and their refusal to accept that institutionalization was the only option, groups around the country organized and implemented action plans at the local level to give their children fuller lives in the community.

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference in your local community? Join us at the Arc of Greater New Orleans!

Summary

The Manager of LRS will be responsible for fostering the relationship between the ARC of Greater New Orleans and the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services program. They will also serve as the liaison between the ARC of Greater New Orleans and the Louisiana school system as they work with individuals who need an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and will work to manage the Pre-ETS program for the ARC of Greater New Orleans.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide leadership to employment services support staff and individuals receiving services to promote the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) mission in community employment
• Cultivate and effectively utilize community resources to promote, expand, and develop employment options for people with disabilities or other employment barriers
• Utilize community businesses and work opportunities to assess the abilities of individuals with employment barriers and work to develop employment situations that match the individual’s job preferences
• Extensive knowledge of management principles and agency policies
• Complete training with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) and the Department of Education (DOE)
• Establish working relationships between support staff, clients, employers, and co-workers to promote integration and foster success
• Understand student’s rights ensure that students and families get the services they need in the academic setting
• Develop relationships with local schools and be the liaison for Individualized Education Programs (IEP) as an education specialist and for high school Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).
• Attend meetings to create Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and other planning meetings
• Provide telephone support to families in need
• Develop our Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program and create Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) for Pre-ETS.
• Develop relationships with the office of Louisiana Rehabilitation Services and local businesses
• Supervision of an Employment Specialist including performance management, professional development opportunities, and approving weekly schedules and timecards
• Learn and retain the Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) milestones and the billing processes involved
• Track metrics for financials regarding Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS), and the Department of Education (DOE).
• Know and utilize the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, Center for Medicaid and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) to ensure best practices

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in any field, preferably in education or social services
• 4 years of experience working with people with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
• Experience with the Louisiana school system, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), and 504 Plans required
• Experience with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) preferred
• Experience with supported employment or workforce development preferred

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the Arc of Greater New Orleans and any of its employees.

EEO Statement

The Arc of Greater New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability-protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department.