Employment Program Manager

Socket.dev; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Lumibility, a dedicated human services agency, seeks a Program Manager to direct the employment services operations. You will hire, train, and supervise staff, including Program Coordinators, while promoting community awareness of our services and ensuring person-centered vocational activities that yield positive outcomes.

This salaried/exempt role requires leadership, budget management, and the ability to translate policies into actionable programs; the position follows a 7am–3pm schedule,

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years old with a High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in related field.
• Minimum of two years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience with budget management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the overall operations of employment services operations.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff, including delegating and monitoring tasks assigned to Program Coordinators.
• Promote community awareness of agency services and ensure vocational activities that are person-centered.

Skills

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Staff training

Transportation logistics

Written communication

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Patient attitude

Record keeping

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Lumibility is a person-centered agency serving all individuals with intellectual and/or developmental delays. We provide in-home, day support, transitional, and employment services to adults ages 21 and older, and have been a leading provider of human services throughout various towns in Connecticut since 1957. For an in-depth understanding of our services please visit our website at www.lumibility.org!

The Program Manager will direct and coordinate the overall operations of employment services operations. They will hire, train, and supervise staff, including delegating and monitoring tasks assigned to Program Coordinators. They will promote community awareness of agency services and ensure the development and implementation of vocational activities that are person-centered and promote positive outcomes for persons served.

Job Type: salaried/exempt

Pay: $58,500/annually

Hours: 7am to 3pm, Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree in related field required. Several years of experience in providing employment supports to adults with intellectual disabilities would be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience in related field.
• Minimum of two years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience with budget management required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle that meets minimum State of Connecticut insurance requirements.
• Willingness and ability to transport participants in personal vehicle required.
• Ability to maintain a patient and positive attitude.
• Skilled in problem solving and decision making.
• Must be able to write clearly and concisely to maintain accurate records
• Ability to read and understand policies and regulations and to translate general guidelines in to specific action.

Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• a 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off
• wellness benefits
• employee assistance programs

We are committed to supporting family-centered practices and providing opportunities for professional growth.

Lumibility is an Equal Opportunity Employer