Manager of Work and Community Supports

Masemp; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Keene, NH seeks a Manager of Work and Community Supports to lead a team and grow the Keene market. You will coach staff, partner with local businesses, and align services with client employment goals to achieve measurable outcomes.

The role emphasizes community engagement, collaboration with employers, and leveraging state funding sources to expand opportunities while overseeing market revenue and expenses.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience leading a high-performing team.
• Passion for the work with individuals facing barriers to employment.
• Track record of meeting and exceeding goals.
• Comfort with technology to maximize workflow efficiencies.
• Interest or experience in human services.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and develop the team while guiding clients' employment goals.
• Meet with clients, outreach to employers, and state funding sources.
• Source and partner with local businesses to create employment opportunities.
• Provide strategic direction for market growth and manage market revenue and expenses.

Skills

Team leadership

Community outreach

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Our business partner, Work Opportunities Unlimited, an employee-owned company with over 300 employees along the east coast, has helped people with barriers to employment find meaningful work since 1982. We are hiring a Manager of Work and Community Supports (not to be confused with Recruiting/HR or Staffing Firms) who will lead and grow our Keene area market. We are a company that combines business best practices with human services. You will serve as a Coach/Player, leading a team of dedicated professionals to develop and maintain employment opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment. We refer to the candidates we support in finding employment as our“clients.”

A day in the life of the Manager might include:

• Working extensively in the community to coach, mentor, and develop your team while also taking an active role in your client's employment goals
• Meeting with clients, outreach to employers, and state funding sources
• Sourcing, networking, and partnering with local businesses to identify employment opportunities
• Providing strategic direction for market growth and development
• Managing the fiscal responsibilities of the market including revenue growth and expenses

What you bring to the role:

• 3-5 years of management experience developing and leading a high-performing team
• Commitment and passion for the work you do with a desire to bring those skills to a new opportunity
• Track record of demonstratable success meeting and exceeding goals
• Comfort level with technology and utilizing it to maximize efficiencies in workflow
• Interest or experience in human services

Why WOU?

An employee-owned, mission driven company that provides a supportive culture and collaborative environment Monday-Friday, business hours, on-site

• Competitive pay, accrued paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more Health, dental, and vision benefits, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) plan Professional development opportunities

Join our team and help change the world of work!