RISE Program Lead: Building Employer Partnerships & Careers

Project Genesis, Inc.; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Paid time off and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Project Genesis invites you to join as the RISE Program Manager, overseeing vocational services for ABI/SESS clients and developing community job sites. You will lead a team of Job Coaches, partner with local employers, and coordinate client placements, assessments, and job development activities to achieve meaningful employment outcomes.

You will collaborate with BRS counselors and referral partners, ensure program compliance, and monitor revenue, expenses, and staffing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in sales, telemarketing, business development, or employer outreach preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, vocational rehabilitation, employment services, or related programs is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Must be able to work in Willimantic office for at least 2 days per week.
• Position involves driving through Connecticut to include Hartford, Middlesex, New London and Windham Counties.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, train, and support Job Coaches and Job Developers.
• Develop relationships with local employers and identify meaningful employment and career exploration opportunities for clients.
• Coordinate vocational services, client placements, interviews, and job development activities.
• Work closely with Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) counselors and other referral partners.
• Monitor client and employer satisfaction, program quality, outcomes, documentation, and contract requirements.
• Develop staff schedules, monitor workloads, and ensure services meet client and program needs.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development of program staff.
• Monitor program revenue, expenses, staffing resources, and monthly billing.
• Promote RISE services through networking, community outreach, and professional relationships.
• Participate in meetings, intakes, client assessments, and other activities that support successful employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate client, employee, and program records while ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Project Genesis invites you to join as the RISE Program Manager, overseeing vocational services for ABI/SESS clients and developing community job sites. You will lead a team of Job Coaches, partner with local employers, and coordinate client placements, assessments, and job development activities to achieve meaningful employment outcomes.

You will collaborate with BRS counselors and referral partners, ensure program compliance, and monitor revenue, expenses, and staffing.