Program Manager

About the role

We are looking for an energetic, self-starting leader who enjoys mentoring staff in the principles of supported employment. This is a full-time leadership position responsible for administrating placement services for Individual Employment for individuals with disabilities. The role involves marketing to employers, developing business contacts, and connecting clients with fulfilling work in the community.

This is an on-site position based in Sumner, involving support for staff and customers both in the office and the community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate efforts with a wide range of agencies and significant others to provide support services necessary for positive outcomes of training and employment.
• Recruit, screen, hire, train, and directly supervise program personnel.
• Implement employee evaluations consistent with personnel guidelines.
• Conduct regular departmental meetings.
• Monitor contract compliance for each program overseen.
• Act as a liaison to external funding sources.
• Perform assessments, evaluations, and job development for clients, and monitor these activities as performed by staff.
• Participate in corporate planning.
• Effectively manage program budgets, implement and maintain appropriate billing records.
• Participate in program evaluations, audits, and reviews as necessary.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Social Services and three years of employment in a professional setting; or equivalent combination of experience and training with extensive background working with professional programs.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to efficiently administer a variety of program components.
• Knowledge of job and site development, recruitment, rehabilitation, and employment principles.
• Knowledge and experience working with people with disabilities.
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions and apply extensive guidelines to a wide variety of work situations.
• Excellent supervisory, problem-solving, and communication skills in both individual and group settings.

Pay

Full salary range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67 per hour, allowing for professional growth over time.

Benefits

• Medical insurance at low premium cost to employees (dependent coverage available at employee cost).
• Employee dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid by Vadis (dependent coverage and supplemental life insurance available at employee cost).
• Employee assistance program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% company match after one year of employment, dependent on contributions.
• Vacation accrual begins at up to 10 days per year (.0385 per paid hour).
• Sick leave accrues at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Ten paid holidays (8 fixed, 2 floating).
• Paid bonus days off between December 26th and December 31st.
• Holiday bonus.
• Business mileage reimbursement at $0.66 per mile.
• Professional development opportunities.