Best Buddies Minnesota · 3 months ago
Manager, Transitions Program
Worcester, Worcester, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yr
1+ years expBest Buddies Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Manager, Transitions Program will be responsible for teaching and supporting adolescents/young adults to maximize their independence through skill development and pre-vocational training, while collaborating with families and community providers.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Coordinate with Friendship Program staff to identify potentially eligible program participants including, but not limited to, students with IDD, high school and/or transitions program partners, and meeting clear benchmarks for number and retention of partners and participants
Develop positive relationships with families, support coordinators, referral sources, and other community stakeholders. Screen referrals and perform intakes for adolescents/young adults
Coordinate and implement Best Buddies Transitions Program curriculum through classroom-based instruction, small group, and one-to-one support as appropriate. Curriculum includes, but is not limited to, job exploration counseling, self-advocacy, workplace readiness training, work-based learning experiences, and post-secondary educational counseling
Coordinate with students’ support team to provide services consistent with students’ individualized needs as documented in the IEP
Assume full responsibility for a caseload of transitions participants, including documenting all services and communications in participant case records in a timely manner
Upon successful completion of the Transitions Program, initiate transfer of responsibilities to Jobs Program staff -- Job Development Specialist or Employment Consultant as applicable. Provide introduction to participant, natural supports/guardian, support coordinators and employer
Attend training as needed to maintain required certifications per state regulating agency
Actively engages in all Best Buddies Transitions related team meetings (virtually and in-person) to support national collaboration on best practices and alignment to national program standards
Work with supervisor(s) on fundraising events as directed
Provide information regarding potential donors/supporters to supervisor(s) as appropriate
Work with State Director and/or supervisor to increase awareness of Best Buddies through local marketing, public speaking and media initiatives
Contributes content and images for updates to state website and social media
Engages program participants in Best Buddies Day/Month activities
Complete required paperwork in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to case file documentation; monthly, quarterly, and annual paperwork; reports required by local funding agencies; and incident and grievance reports
Maintain an organized filing system for all relevant paperwork, including intake forms and authorizations, and uses Salesforce and other databases effectively and appropriately to manage contacts; all data entry will be completed by established timelines
Collaborates with supervisor to ensure that all required reporting is completed accurately and in a timely manner to maximize funding
Collaborates with supervisor to prepare for any audits or accreditations
Qualification
Required
2 years experience or employment in job coaching, counseling, or special education; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities-- OR--Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as described above
Preferably 1 year experience as an employment consultant and a proven strong record employer communications and relationship-- OR--1 year experience in special education or vocational training
Must be 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 a strong initiative, drive for results and self-assessment skills as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Must be comfortable engaging with people with IDD, meeting new people and addressing sensitive issues
Employment is contingent upon accreditation by governing state agency
Must be comfortable with frequent local travel, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilities
Access to an automobile with applicable insurance
Benefits
Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.
Company
Best Buddies Minnesota
Best Buddies Minnesota, a state chapter of Best Buddies International, is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Minnesota.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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