Deputy Director, Jobs and Transitions

Best Buddies International; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Buddies International in Florida seeks a Deputy Director, Jobs and Transitions to oversee the jobs and transitions programs across the state. You will hire and manage staff, supervise contractual obligations with contractors, and coordinate reporting timelines and performance metrics.

The role requires strong project management, relationship building with employers and families, frequent travel, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to achieve program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or minimum 4 years relevant experience.
• Strong project/time management skills, planning, analysis, attention to detail, and problem solving.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and basic understanding of accounting principals.
• Initiative, dependability, drive for results, and self-assessment skills.
• Adaptable and able to balance multiple relationships and get results.
• Ability to gain information through questioning, observation, and reporting.
• Comfortable engaging with people with IDD and working in a supporting role.
• Willingness to travel throughout the state; long hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with parents, communities, schools, government and other agencies to educate them about Best Buddies Jobs and Transitions.
• Performs job development for unemployed participants and builds employer relationships.
• Oversees regional job development goals and overall development strategy.
• Manages a caseload of Jobs participants and conducts intakes and progress reviews.
• Ensures health and safety on the job site and maintains records as required.
• Maintains relationships with families, support coordinators, and referral sources.
• Coordinates program curriculum and transitions program delivery.
• Collaborates with national leadership on new programmatic initiatives and field feedback.
• Proactively recruits youth participants and connects transitions students to jobs.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Deputy Director, Jobs and Transitions

Department

State Programs and Operations

Reports to

Director, Operations and Programs or Director, Jobs & Transitions

Location

varies

# of direct reports

varies

Salary Range

$50,000$-65,000

Position Overview

The deputy director, jobs and transitions is responsible for overseeing the jobs and transitions programs. They work with state leadership team to hire and manage the jobs staff and are responsible for oversight of the contractual agreements for the jobs and transitions programs. They serve as the point of contact for all contractors, manage all timelines for reporting to contractors, and support the programs staff as required. The deputy director is responsible for creating awareness of the jobs and transitions programs including leveraging current business relationships across regions as well as attending networking opportunities to establish new relationships.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or minimum 4 years relevant experienceStrong project/time management skills - including planning, analysis, attention to detail, and problem solving - and willingness to multitaskStrong presentation, facilitation, and written communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and basic understanding of accounting principalsInitiative, dependability, drive for results, and self-assessment skillsMust be adaptable and able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships, and get results from a variety of peopleAbility to effectively gain information and insight through questioning/probing and observation of staff in the field, analyze information, and compile reportsMust be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and working with them in a supporting roleMust be comfortable with frequent travel throughout the state, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilitiesStrong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a team

Job Duties

ProgramsDevelops relationships with parents, communities, schools, government and other agencies to educate them about Best Buddies Jobs and Transitions, identify potential participants and obtain participant referrals Performs job development for unemployed participants, including new and current employer relationships; effectively assesses employers' needs and works with them to create positions that are valuable to their enterprise and in alignment with participant's goals and support needsOversees the job development efforts including setting goals regarding employer outreach and an overall development strategy for the regionMaintains communication with employers/supervisors and advocates for participants' rights to equal treatment and pay from employers while also encouraging self-advocacy and maintaining positive employer-employee relations Directly manages a caseload of Jobs participants and assumes and/or supports duties of an Employment Consultant or a Jobs Supervisor as needed, including but not limited to performing intakes, conducting Individual Written Program Plans, monitoring progress, and providing job coaching Makes sound decisions about participants' welfare on the job site, and follows all established health and safety guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all participantsMaintains positive relationships with families, support coordinators, and referral sourcesProvides participants and their families assistance and resources in dealing with social security issues, including explanation of work incentives Attends trainings as needed to maintain required certifications per state regulating agencyDevelops employer relationships that can be leveraged regionally for job placementsCoordinate and implement Best Buddies Transitions Program curriculum through classroom-based instruction, small group, and one-to-one support as appropriate. Curriculum includes, but is not limited to, job exploration counseling, self-advocacy, workplace readiness training, work-based learning experiences, and post-secondary educational counseling.Works to ensure appropriate implementation of the transitions program in their region, including coaching field staff, tracking progress toward benchmarks for success, and establishing and utilizing tracking methods Works with Director, Jobs & Transitions to hold field staff accountable for meeting their programmatic goals, hitting benchmarks, and following best practices and guidelinesCollaborates with Director, Transitions Program (National) on the development of new programmatic initiatives, especially providing feedback from the field regarding viabilityEnsures that the transitions program serves as a bridge between Best Buddies youth and adult programming. Proactively recruiting existing youth participants and facilitating connection of the transition's students to Best Buddies Jobs

Marketing and Fund Development

Creates a strong presence for Best Buddies Jobs and Transitions in the local area through public speaking, community involvement, public service announcements, special events, and other media initiatives as well as provides content for monthly social media initiativesDevelops program and expansion opportunities including leveraging current business relationships across regions as well as attending networking opportunities to establish new relationships Oversee deliverables for private funding sources, including grants, and stewards relationships with existing fundersExecution of 1-2 Jobs and Transitions related events on an annual basis to encourage awareness and employer recognition and work with supervisor(s) on additional fundraising events as directed Providing information regarding potential donors/supporters to supervisor(s) as appropriateEngages Jobs and Transition program participants in local Best Buddies activities

Operations

Serves as primary contact and lead for state contractors and works with Program Supervisors, Jobs to manage contractual agreements including trainings, file management, timeliness of billing and auditsProvides accountability for all Jobs staff regarding maintenance of organized filing system for all relevant paperwork and the use of Sphere and Raiser's Edge databases effectively and appropriately to manage Jobs contactsEnsure that the SetWorks database is properly utilized and updated routinely by the Jobs team Ensure that the Salesforce database is properly utilized and updated routinely by the Transitions teamMaintains communication with State/Area/Operation and Programs Directors with timely reports, quarterly goals, and other information as directedCollaborates with State/Area/Operations and Programs Directors to ensure all daily infrastructure needs are met, including supplies, postage, IT, telecommunications, equipment and utilities Ensures the state offices are compliant with standards from auditing agencies including but not limited to CARF, Regional Centers, Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program.

Human Resources

Manages recruitment, screening, hiring, training and ongoing management for the other Jobs and Transitions staff as needed in accordance with Best Buddies guidelines; approves all reports and conducts staff evaluationsWorks with all direct reports to set realistic and strategic goals, holds staff accountable for meeting these goals/plans, and develops performance/behavior improvement plans as needed; provides ongoing training and professional development opportunities as needed.

Equal Opportunity

Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International's core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission.

Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.

Benefits

Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.