Lead Manager, Transitions Program

Job Overview

The Lead Manager, Transitions Program (MTP) will teach, plan, and execute Transitions/Pre-Employment Transition Services directly with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in various settings. They will oversee volunteer management, including program recruitment, intake, and processing of all Pre-ETS referral documentation, and ongoing data management. The Lead MTP will also coach other state-based Pre-ETS staff, monitor program impact, and steer expansion plans.

Requirements

• 4 years' experience or employment in job coaching, counseling, or special education; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources from an accredited college or university
• Adaptable and able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships and get results from a variety of people
• Strong presentation, facilitation, project and time management skills
• Strong written communicator who pays close attention to detail; demonstrates a strong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable engaging with people with IDD, meeting new people, and addressing sensitive issues

Job Duties

• Coordinate with students with IDD to provide Transitions/Pre-Employment Transition Services
• Oversee volunteer management, including program recruitment, intake, and processing of all Pre-ETS referral documentation
• Ongoing data management to reflect program impact
• Coach other state-based Pre-ETS staff on best practices, curriculum implementation strategies, and monitor state-wide program impact
• Steer expansion plans for the office's Pre-ETS program and build out long-term plans for growth and staffing
• Drive marketing and recruitment efforts to increase public awareness of Pre-ETS initiatives throughout the state