Vocational Program Manager

The City of Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Vocational Program Manager to lead the development, implementation, and coordination of vocational and transition services within the Bradley School PVD. The role requires collaboration with school teams and community partners to expand opportunities for transition-age students.

Responsibilities include staff supervision and training, data-driven program development, and driving BUH vehicles to transport students as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, special education or related human service field.
• 3 years' experience with adolescents/adults in vocational and transition programming.

Responsibilities

• Expand vocational services and coordinate transition programming across Bradley Schools.
• Collaborate with adult services agencies to broaden transition options.
• Establish and maintain relationships with businesses and community partners for vocational opportunities.
• Provide supervision and training to staff working with transition-age students.
• Develop data-driven systems to support vocational programming.
• Drive BUH vehicles and transport students.

Skills

Vocational programs

Collaboration

Staff supervision

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's in vocational rehab

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Bradley School PVD Clinical Director, and in collaboration with the school teams, the Vocational Program Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing coordination of vocational and transition services.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Vocational services expansion: Coordinate the development and expansion of transition services across all Bradley Schools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with adult services agencies to expand options for transition age students
• Community Partnerships: Establish and maintain strong relationships with businesses and community partners for vocational opportunities.
• Staff support and training: Provide supervision and training to staff working with transition age students.
• Systems and data: Develop systems necessary to build and maintain successful vocational programming incorporating a data driven process and procedure.
• The Vocational Program Manager must meet and maintain status as a driver to drive BUH vehicles and transport students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree with a major in vocational rehabilitation, special education or a related human service field is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Prefer candidates with at least 3 years of experience working with adolescents/adults in vocational and transition programming.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for supervising staff assigned to work students while participating in transition/vocational opportunities and programs.

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.