Heartshare · 1 day ago
Vice President of Employment Services
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expHeartshare is a long-standing organization dedicated to empowering New Yorkers who have been overlooked. The Vice President of Employment Services will establish and lead the Employment Office, ensuring individuals have access to quality employment pathways and driving the design and delivery of innovative employment services across divisions.
AssociationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Establish and lead Heartshare’s Employment services under the COO, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, while collaborating with division leaders to meet the unique needs and requirements (e.g., regulatory, contractual, funding) of Developmental Disabilities, Education, and HSVS programs
Provide strategic leadership and accountability for the design, implementation, and scaling of evidence-informed employment services model aligned with the agency's strategic plan and establishes agency-wide employment services standards to promote consistency and quality across programs
Oversee initiatives that help individuals identify their interests, strengths, goals, and potential career paths
Develop and deliver skill-building opportunities, including interview preparation, pre-vocational programs, internships, and other experience-based learning
Develop and sustain a portfolio of anchor employer partnerships that create meaningful, competitive, and career-path employment opportunities across industries to expand placement for program participants and advocate for inclusive hiring practices
Drive repeat placements and long-term employment outcomes through employer engagement, services quality, and continuous improvement
Design and implement systems to monitor employment-related outcomes, including job placements, retention, wage growth, and career progression and drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making, including through use of technology-enabled assessments and data systems
Representing Heartshare in workforce development, employer, and community forums to enhance visibility and advocacy
Partner with funders, educational institutions, and government agencies to secure resources and ensure compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Public Administration, Social Services or related field, master's degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development, vocational rehabilitation, human services, or related field
Proven success in building employer partnerships and delivering measurable employment outcomes
Strong understanding of employment-related regulatory requirements across human services, education, and developmental disabilities programs
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and strategic planning skills
Ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on programmatic support
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and empowering individuals to achieve their full potential
Ownership of selecting, implementing, and scaling a proven employment model
Build and manage a portfolio of anchor employer partners
Emphasize repeat placements and scalability
Deploy technology-enabled assessments and outcome tracking
Establish agency-wide employment standards in partnership with division leadership
Ensure consistent adoption while respecting regulatory differences
Benefits
Rewarding Work in a team environment.
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Professional Development opportunities.
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Company
Heartshare
Heartshare nurtures and empowers children and adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, through educational, life skills and vocational training, residential, case management, recreational, family support and health care services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dawn Saffayeh
President and Chief Executive Officer
Justin Nardilla
Chief Financial Officer
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