Impact-Driven Contract Manager – Supported Employment

Maryland Works; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Birthday off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness initiatives

Discount programs

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Rock Creek Foundation in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Supported Employment Contract Manager to empower individuals with disabilities through evaluation, training, and ongoing support, while ensuring contract oversight and high-quality service delivery.

The role focuses on matching clients to opportunities, maintaining contract compliance, and coordinating with agencies to advance rehabilitation outcomes and organizational success.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Proof of car insurance.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with varying intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team; must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work with high-risk consumers who have mental illnesses as well as developmental or intellectual disabilities as well as physical.
• We expect all staff to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service and uphold ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Interview and evaluate disabled applicants and confer with medical and professional personnel to determine type and degree of disability, eligibility for service, and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation.
• Accept or recommend acceptance of suitable candidates.
• Determine suitable job or business consistent with applicant's desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations.
• Plan and arrange for applicant to study or train for job.
• Organize and conduct support group and vocational groups as needed.
• Endeavour to place individual in gainful employment after acquisition of marketable skills.
• Observe worker to ensure that work is performed according to prescribed methods and meets established standards.
• Maintain working relationships with staff of other agencies and institutions, homes, facilities, and act as liaison between clients and agency/institution.
• Act as liaison between clients and their supervisor and co-workers.
• Help clients understand mental illness and how it affects their health, lifestyles, and employment.
• Assist applicant with personal adjustment throughout rehabilitation program.
• Check work email at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Responsible for the satisfaction of all contract services and ensure that all terms of the contract are completed.
• Attend mandatory bi-weekly supervision appointments with supervisor to discuss contract schedules and targeted tasks for each working contract day.
• In charge of the function and staffing of all contract crews as well as securing new contracts from Montgomery County.
• Provide training to all contract employees as needed.
• Use all contract equipment and contract materials appropriately.
• Participate in and successfully complete all required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Car insurance

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Rock Creek Foundation in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a Supported Employment Contract Manager to empower individuals with disabilities through evaluation, training, and ongoing support, while ensuring contract oversight and high-quality service delivery.

The role focuses on matching clients to opportunities, maintaining contract compliance, and coordinating with agencies to advance rehabilitation outcomes and organizational success.