Employment Program Manager - Disability Services

Community Options, Inc.; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive insurance benefits (Mediс,

Paid holidays including a Birthday

Generous PTO

Employee incentive & discount programs

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Employment Manager to oversee community-based vocational and employment programs in Bowie, Annapolis, and Upper Marlboro, MD. The role focuses on developing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and ensuring program and fiscal goals are met.

Starting pay is $55,000 per year, with duties including staff supervision, contract management, and community outreach to secure job placements and funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in related field with one-year experience working with people with disabilities in an integrated employment setting; or high school diploma or equivalent with three years' experience working with people with disabilities in an integrated employment setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to aid in the training of people with disabilities on the required curriculum
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide multiple supports to multiple participants
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, and the general public, demonstrating sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the Company's public image

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs
• Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to employment specialists
• Responsible for contract disbursements for community-based programs
• Establish a method of job placement that includes a survey of potential job openings and facilitate interviews with potential employers and participants
• Assist with contract procurement as required
• Network with business leaders in the community to increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Assist with grant development for vocation and employment programs
• Participate and assist in the continued development of the Company's Business Advisory Council (COBAC)
• Generate a mentoring program for participants through members of the business advisory council
• Perform all duties necessary, in compliance with state approved objectives for Home and Community-Based Services (HCS)
• Report program status to the Executive Director on a regular basis
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Travel and transportation duties as required

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and comms.

Microsoft Office

Training people with disabilities

Education

BA or BS in related field

High school diploma with 3 years experience

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Employment Manager to oversee community-based vocational and employment programs in Bowie, Annapolis, and Upper Marlboro, MD. The role focuses on developing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and ensuring program and fiscal goals are met.

Starting pay is $55,000 per year, with duties including staff supervision, contract management, and community outreach to secure job placements and funding opportunities.