Strategic Community Workforce & Resource Lead

RISE Community Services; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance and short

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Matching retirement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

RISE Community Services in Warrensburg, Missouri, is seeking a Community Workforce & Resource Manager to lead employment and community resource programs, supervise teams, and ensure high-quality service delivery.

You will develop partnerships with employers and community organizations, manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while supporting individuals with disabilities toward employment and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, business administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in community-based services or employment services.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of community resources, vocational rehabilitation services, and disability support programs.
• Pre-employment background check and any subsequent background check after employment; valid MO driver’s license; ability to obtain MO Class E within 14 days of hire.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for workforce and community resource staff and supervisors.
• Oversee employment services, community resource programs, transition services, and mobile crew operations.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, schools, service providers, and community organizations.
• Ensure services align with agency goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Monitor program performance through KPIs, data analysis, and outcome tracking to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and financial performance.
• Support strategic planning, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate staff training, professional development, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to improve service delivery and employment outcomes.
• Prepare reports, maintain program documentation, and support audits and accreditation requirements.
• Travel throughout service areas to support staff, community partners, and program operations.
• Assist with problem-solving, conflict resolution, and crisis management as needed.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Budget management

KPI tracking

Communication skills

Partnership building

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Equivalent experience

Job description

RISE Community Services in Warrensburg, Missouri, is seeking a Community Workforce & Resource Manager to lead employment and community resource programs, supervise teams, and ensure high-quality service delivery.

You will develop partnerships with employers and community organizations, manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while supporting individuals with disabilities toward employment and independence.