Director, Transitional & STEP Programs (Nonprofit)

Community Options, Inc.; Athenia (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Incredible career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Director of Transitional Services to lead the Transition and STEP programs, ensuring programmatic and fiscal success while aligning with the regional team.

You will build a team to place people with disabilities in meaningful employment, collaborate with school districts, BOE, and community partners, and drive grant development and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one year experience working with people with disabilities in an integrated employment setting.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to patiently impart knowledge to others.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs.
• Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to Employment Specialists.
• Oversees the development of employment and volunteer opportunities for persons with disabilities.
• Coordinate entrepreneurial business ventures involving persons with disabilities.
• Responsible for contract disbursements for community-based programs.
• Assist with contract procurement as required.
• Network with business leaders in the community to increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
• Develop new student contracts through the BOE within each county.
• Partner with school districts for the Pre-ETS grant development for active students.
• Attend and facilitate development meetings with school districts and families to develop the STEP program for current students and graduated students.
• Develop and retain student contracts for the school year and extended school year.
• Coordinate contract requirements relative to vocational and employment activities with the appropriate agencies.
• Assist with grant development for vocational and employment programs.
• Participate and assist in the continued development of the Company’s Business Advisory Council (COBAC).
• Maintain and follow all regulations with regards to wage and hour and other regulatory agencies.
• Establish a method of job placement that includes a survey of potential job openings and facilitates interviews with potential employers and participants.
• Establishes internships for people with disabilities with potential employers.

Skills

Leadership

Team-oriented

Communication

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Clifton, NJ is seeking a Director of Transitional Services to lead the Transition and STEP programs, ensuring programmatic and fiscal success while aligning with the regional team.

You will build a team to place people with disabilities in meaningful employment, collaborate with school districts, BOE, and community partners, and drive grant development and compliance.