Transition Program Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required, master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, job development, or a closely related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication as well as mature and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter who can work well independently to meet goals.
• Must have comfort and aptitude to work with people of various cognitive abilities.
• Must have proven experience in providing quality counseling and guidance to others as well as providing quality transition services to youth with disabilities and in developing and delivering effective curriculum.
• Must be computer literate with strong word processing skills and the ability to deftly navigate online job applications.
• Must have a driving record acceptable to Workshops, Inc.’s insurance company for coverage.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

• Manage Transition Programs
• Source and/or develop curricula.
• Seek and gain approval of curricula, programming, etc. from ADRS.
• Make in-person presentations of programs and curricula options to ADRS transition counselors continually advocating for and promoting Workshops.
• Develop relationships with ADRS transition counselors and continually cultivate those relationships.
• Receive and manage all referrals for transition services.
• Develop and oversee delivery of an effective summer program.
• Annually provide a formal presentation to ADRS transition counselors in a small group format. Keep track of metrics and review with associates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with businesses for JET.
• Create and Implement Vocational Plans
• Provide orientation services to Workshops for all individuals served.
• Manage the creation of individual vocational plans.
• Work with persons served to evaluate and revise goals and objectives at least monthly.
• Work with persons served to arrange wrap-around services.
• Work with persons served on soft skill development.
• Provide Transition Services
• Effectively supervise the teaching of curriculum.
• Ensure detailed and effective data management.
• Ensure Clear Communication
• Through case notes, phone calls, and in-person meetings communicate with referral sources.
• Solve problems with the referring counselor and fellow staff members.
• Maintain documentation to keep files current.
• Maintain communication and cooperative relationship with referring agencies.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Work as a member of a staff team that is oriented toward the success of the people we serve.
• Participate in all Case Conference meetings and make appropriate recommendations regarding consumer cases.
• Keep knowledge base current by attending all required training, in-services, and meetings.
• Performs other duties as requested for the good of consumers and/or the organization.

Pay

Salary Range: $45,000- $52,000

Schedule

Typical Working Conditions: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.