Group Supported Employment, Program Manager

The Arc of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of San Diego is seeking a passionate and experienced Program Manager to lead our Group Supported Employment programs in San Diego County. You will oversee employment services that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities toward meaningful employment.

Responsibilities include supervising Case Managers and Job Coaches, ensuring quality person-centered services, and collaborating with clients, families, employers, and community partners to achieve strong outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• 3+ years of supervisory and program management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee employment services programs throughout San Diego County.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Case Manager and Job Coaches.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centered services and program compliance.
• Partner with clients, families, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Manage program operations, staffing, reporting, and service outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Therap

Job description

The Arc of San Diego, 3030 Market St, San Diego, California, United States of America

Job Description

Join Our Passionate Team at The Arc of San Diego!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities? At The Arc of San Diego, we are the largest and most comprehensive provider of services in San Diego County, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals like you to join our diverse and dynamic team.

We believe in putting people first and creating meaningful days for our clients and each other. If you’re passionate about empowering others to live their most fulfilling and independent lives, and you’re excited about professional growth and continuous learning, we want you on our team!

The Arc of San Diego | San Diego County

Lead with Purpose. Make a Difference.

The Arc of San Diego is seeking a passionate and experienced Program Manager to lead our Group Supported Employment programs. In this role, you will oversee employment programs that empower and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment and greater independence.

Pay: The pay for this position is $72,803 to $72.803.

Schdule: Mon- Fri 8a-5p

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee employment services programs throughout San Diego County.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Case Manager and Job Coaches.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centered services and program compliance.
• Partner with clients, families, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Manage program operations, staffing, reporting, and service outcomes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• 3+ years of supervisory and program management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Preferred

• Experience in Employment Services, Case Management, or Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and Regional Center services.
• Experience with Therap or similar electronic case management systems.

Why Join The Arc?

Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership helps create opportunities, build independence, and improve the lives of individuals throughout our community. If you're looking for a meaningful leadership role with purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Arc of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have a strict policy against harassment and retaliation of any type and are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Our goal is to provide a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as well as other disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on any protected class or any combination of two or more protected classes: race (including natural hairstyles and hair texture), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), legally protected medical condition (including cancer and AIDS/HIV), physical or mental disability, marital and domestic partner status, sex (including sex stereotypes and pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, ancestry, genetic information/ characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military and veteran status, known status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or of certain violent crimes, or whose covered family member is a homicide victim, enrollment in a public assistance program, off duty and off-site cannabis use or any other characteristic or activity protected by law.

We also prohibit discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of the above characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics.

The Arc of San Diego is a federal subcontractor and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60- 300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability or veteran status.

The Arc of San Diego will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified candidates with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If candidates need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition, they should contact their Supervisor or Human Resources.