Disability Employment Programs Manager

communityoptions; Camden (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

University partnerships with tuition

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Lancaster, PA seeks a Day and Employment Program Manager to develop and manage employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

You will lead the employment program programmatically and fiscally, ensuring financial goals are met and collaborating with other programs to achieve individual employment outcomes. The role requires experience in employment programs for people with disabilities, strong leadership and coordination skills, and a commitment to quality

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS in related field with 1 year experience with people with disabilities in an integrated employment setting
• Or high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years’ experience with people with disabilities in an integrated employment setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to patiently impart knowledge to others
• Ability to train people with disabilities on required curriculum
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs
• Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to employment specialists
• Oversee development of employment and volunteer opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Coordinate entrepreneurial ventures involving persons with disabilities
• Ensure compliance with wage, hour and regulatory requirements
• Recruit, screen candidates, and assist with training as necessary
• Establish job placement methods and facilitate interviews with employers

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Lancaster, PA seeks a Day and Employment Program Manager to develop and manage employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

You will lead the employment program programmatically and fiscally, ensuring financial goals are met and collaborating with other programs to achieve individual employment outcomes. The role requires experience in employment programs for people with disabilities, strong leadership and coordination skills, and a commitment to quality