Program Specialist Vocational Work Services

Witco, Inc.; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Witco, Inc. in Caldwell is seeking a Program Specialist to oversee our work service programs, creating meaningful work experiences and growth opportunities for individuals with disabilities while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role blends administrative duties, staff supervision, and direct support for participants, aiming for safe, effective, and inclusive workshop operations that meet CARF and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in supervision/management.
• Knowledge of vocational/workshop settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities for workshop participants and match skills to tasks.
• Supervise shop staff and manage workload to optimize outcomes.
• Assign tasks to participants and monitor progress to ensure safety and productivity.
• Maintain a safe, compliant shop environment and document progress with stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Witco is currently hiring for a Program Specialist to oversee our work service programs at our Caldwell Location.

This position is essential for providing meaningful work experiences and personal growth opportunities for individuals with disabilities by fostering skill development while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This role is a balance of administrative duties, staff supervision, and direct support for participants.

The Program Specialist plays a significant role in ensuring that the work service programs operate safely, effectively, and inclusively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates and implements activities for participating individuals of the workshop, matching the participants\' skills with available production work
• Supervises shop staff and coordinates the implementation of services ensuring the best vocational outcomes to participants; reviews program caseload to prioritizes workload.
• Assigns individuals to specific tasks, such as shredding, sorting, assembling, labeling, or hand packing products or components
• Demonstrates job duties to disabled individuals and observes workers performing tasks to ensure understanding of job duties.
• Oversees time studies to monitor and track participant progress and outcomes.
• Completes annual review meetings with State Program Monitors to update and review participant goals and progress.
• Maintains a safe and effective shop environment for participants and staff, as defined in policies and procedures, and in conformance with CARF standards, State and Federal regulations (OSHA)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and supervise shop staff
• Works closely with program participants to ensure their safety, well-being, and personal growth
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines
• Monitor and track participant progress and outcomes
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and external service providers to create individualized plans for participants
• Maintain a safe and clean shop environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with vocational workshops, supported employment, and integrated employment practices is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Managerial experience

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in in human services field, mental health, social services, or related field.
• 3-5 years supervisory/managerial experience