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About the Role
The Senior Manager, Transitions Program works directly with state leadership to steer expansion plans for their office’s Pre-ETS program. This includes identifying new funding opportunities, serving as the main point of contact for funding agencies, and building out long-term plans for growth and staffing. The role will lead increased community engagement in Pre-ETS programs and may directly teach and support adolescents/young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize their independence through skill development and pre-vocational training.
Responsibilities
- Steer expansion plans for Pre-ETS program, identifying new funding opportunities.
- Serve as the main point of contact for funding agencies.
- Build out long-term plans for growth and staffing.
- Lead increased community engagement in Pre-ETS programs.
- Steward community and corporate partners to increase volunteer engagement and opportunities for Work-Based Learning.
- Integrate national partnerships into local initiatives.
- Teach and support adolescents/young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize independence through skill development and pre-vocational training.
- Oversee all related volunteer management.
- Manage intake and processing of all Pre-ETS referral documentation.
- Manage data to reflect program impact.
- Develop positive relationships with families, support coordinators, referral sources, and other community stakeholders.
- Screen referrals and perform intakes for adolescents/young adults.
- Coordinate with students’ support team to provide services consistent with students’ individualized needs.
- Coordinate and implement Best Buddies Transitions Program curriculum.
- Coordinate with Jobs Program staff to develop work-based learning experiences and opportunities for permanent job placements.
- Assess employer’s needs through Job Analysis and work with them to identify internship positions.
- Communicate frequently with employers/supervisors, offering sensitivity training and advocating for participants' rights.
- Steward relationships with employers/supervisors to develop natural supports and maintain positive employer-employee relations.
- Initiate transfer of caseload to Jobs Program staff upon successful completion of the Transitions Program.
- Oversee volunteer engagement in Pre-ETS program, including recruitment, training and ongoing stewardship.
- Attend training as needed to maintain required certifications.
- Engage in Best Buddies Transitions related team meetings to support national collaboration.
- Work with supervisor(s) on fundraising events.
- Provide information regarding potential donors/supporters to supervisor(s).
- Increase awareness of Best Buddies through local marketing, public speaking and media initiatives.
- Contribute content and images for updates to state website and social media.
- Engage program participants in Best Buddies Day/Month activities.
- Complete required paperwork in a timely and organized manner.
- Maintain an organized filing system for all relevant paperwork.
- Use Salesforce and other databases effectively and appropriately to manage contacts.
- Update Salesforce database with all services provided to participants and employer communications.
- Ensure that all required billing and reporting is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Prepare for any audits or accreditations.
- Directly supervise staff, responsible for staff development, oversight, and performance feedback.
- Inspire and motivate staff by demonstrating personal commitment and integrity.
- Provide proactive training, support and recognition to staff.
- Responsible for all human resources related activities within the team.
- Follow and reinforce human resources policies in a consistent manner.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience or employment in job coaching, counseling, or special education; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, or education from an accredited college or university plus 2 years professional experience.
- Adaptable and able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships and get results from a variety of people.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, project and time management skills.
- Strong written communicator who pays close attention to detail.
- Demonstrates strong initiative, drive for results and self-assessment skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Access to an automobile with applicable insurance.
- Employment is contingent upon accreditation by governing state agency.
- Comfortable engaging with people with IDD, meeting new people and addressing sensitive issues.
- Comfortable with frequent local travel, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Facilitation skills
- Project management skills
- Time management skills
- Written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Drive for results
- Self-assessment skills
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Volunteer management
- Data management
- Salesforce
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Public speaking
- Human resources management
Location
- Local travel
- Regional travel
- National travel
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $49,000-$53,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive and generous benefits program including financial security, health and wellness, and time off.
About the Company
- Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
- Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
- Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.
Equal Opportunity
- Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission.
- Our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.