STEL, Inc. is the Chautauqua - Allegheny region's leading and largest mental health residential rehabilitation and support provider. We seek caring, empathetic and energetic people to join our team of professionals to support our mission assisting people in recovery from mental illness. Competitive salary and excellent full time benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Sec.125 plan, retirement plan, employee assistance plan and more.

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Role:

Community Services Manager Term:

Full-time/permanent Location:

Onsite in

Jamestown, NY Travel:

Candidates must have clean, valid license for company and/or personal vehicle use.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 9-5pm or 8-4pm

Compensation:

starting at $23 Per Hour with high potential for growth

Benefits:

We offer generous paid-time off, paid holidays, affordable medical/dental/vision, 403b retirement plan, profit sharing plan and much more! Position Summary The Community Services Manager provides operational oversight, and supervision to direct care staff across the Workforce and Compeer Programs. This position oversees service delivery, community engagement, and program operations to empower individuals facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, housing instability, or criminal justice involvement. Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Care Oversight & Staff Supervision

• Supervise, guide, and support direct care staff
• Oversee day-to-day operations to maintain quality, person-centered support.
• Conduct regular individual and team check-ins, offer field guidance, address match/boundary issues, and support problem-solving in complex participant scenarios.
• Provide initial and ongoing training on recovery-oriented care, motivational interviewing, boundaries, and evidence-based practices. Compeer Volunteer Mentor Program
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with mental health providers, advisory board, local businesses, schools, and referral networks.
• Facilitate or coordinate small group activities and social events.
• Lead volunteer recruitment, screening, orientation, matching, and retention efforts for the Compeer mentoring initiative.
• Support fundraising, including annual golf tournament, and public awareness efforts. Workforce Vocational Program
• Oversee staff participation in multidisciplinary team settings, including monthly groups, meetings.
• Develop strategies to identify and address barriers of securing and maintaining employment.
• Advocate for reasonable workplace accommodations in competitive employment settings and present program initiatives to community stakeholders.
• Represent the agency at community coalitions, public outreach events, and fundraising initiatives. Administration, Data & Compliance
• Ensure direct-care staff complete accurate, timely progress notes, Individual Support Plans (updated every 6 months), assessments and training.
• Oversee data entry and compliance within electronic data management systems, including Foothold AWARDS and Cordata.
• Assist leadership with budgeting, reporting to funders, and program planning. Qualifications Education
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, nonprofit management, or a related field required or AS degree in Human Services + 5 years of related experience or HS Diploma with at least 10 years of related experience. Experience
• Direct service or coordination experience in human services, supportive employment, community outreach, or volunteer coordination.
• Strong experience working with populations facing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or criminal justice history.
• Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or leading direct care staff or volunteers strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Deep alignment with "Employment First," recovery-oriented, strengths-based, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Strong organizational, public speaking, conflict-resolution, and multi-file management skills.
• Ability to lead and support direct care staff.
• Comfort working independently with strong initiative and self-direction.
• Strong communication skills for building relationships with both participants and local business owners.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, data tracking systems, and office productivity software (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace). Work Environment & Requirements
• Flexible arrangement involving office-based administration, community field engagement, and occasional evening/weekend social events or meetings.

Travel Requirement:

Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required for frequent travel for outreach and community engagement. (Mileage expensed).

• Mandatory background checks required due to work with vulnerable populations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

STEL, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE.) STEL, Inc. complies with all applicable requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VII, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - Title I; New York State Human Rights Law; and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. STEL, Inc. recruits, hires, trains, transfers, promotes, discharges, compensates, and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin/ancestry, or disability unrelated to an individuals ability to perform the job.

Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person