• Bachelor's Degree and four years experience in related field

• Concrete management/supervisory experience, and strong talent-building and team-building skills
• Strong project management skills - including planning, analysis, attention to detail, and problem solving skills - and willingness to multitask
• Strong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills, and ability to lead others in setting and achieving challenging goals
• Must be dependable, lead by example and be willing/able to adapt management style to fit the situation and hold staff accountable for meeting set expectations
• Basic presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong written communication and editing skills
• Basic understanding of social media and proficiency with Microsoft Office 
• Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or supported employment required
• Must 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 

• Oversee recruitment of Project Search interns by collaborating with local referral sources
• Plans and delivers curriculum for interns through daily classroom instruction
• Develops internship opportunities for each individual intern within the host site
• Works with team members to match interns to departments
• Lead monthly steering committee meetings
• Maintain contact with families, caseworkers and referral sources to maximize communication and support services 
• Reviews all referrals and develops and monitors referrals to ensure financial stability of program 
• Attend either the Introductory Meeting or the IWPP sessions with the support staff Oversee required documentation for participants, submitted monthly by support staff 
• Work with Director of Jobs and/or State Director to project and maintain yearly program budget 
• Oversee the set-up and ensure that programs are meeting all contracts with government agencies 
• Work with Director of Best Buddies Jobs and/or State Director to set and achieve yearly programmatic goals 
• Lead program to follow all Quest standards and maintain accredited standing 
• Responsible for following all established health and safety guidelines, ensuring the health and safety of participants, guests and individuals the program works with and supports Development 
• Develops and monitors monthly goals for individual and office financial stability 
• Develops and monitors monthly goals for placements to ensure financial stability
• Solve day-to-day programmatic issues
• Facilitate the yearly calendar of events including Project Search Interview/Assessment Day, Employment Planning Meetings and Graduation
• Upon successful completion of the program, initiate transfer of responsibilities to Jobs Program staff -- Job Development Specialist or Employment Consultant as applicable. Introduce participant, natural support/guardian, support coordinators and employer.

• Liaison between funding sources and Best Buddies Jobs 
• Complete monthly billings to funding sources and Best Buddies International
• Develop and monitor financial benchmarks with Employment Consultant to ensure financial stability of program 
• Oversee grant writing and jobs participation of fundraising activities

• Develops and monitors Jobs related marketing efforts 
• Network and present to employers, board members and community contacts to develop job leads, internship opportunities, and funding support 

• Maintain records through databases including Setworks and Project Search Portal
• Maintains communication with Headquarters with timely reports, logs, volunteer lists and other information as directed. 
• Travels as necessary to accomplish the above responsibilities. 
• Handles special projects relating to the above responsibilities as assigned. 
• Works evenings and weekends as necessary to complete assignments. 

• Directly supervises staff- responsible for staff development, oversight, and providing meaningful performance feedback, as well as holding them accountable for meeting all development and operational goals, hitting benchmarks, and following best practices and guidelines.
• Inspires and motivates staff by demonstrating personal commitment and integrity and providing proactive training, support and recognition.
• Responsible for all human resources related activities within the team. Understands, follows and reinforces human resources policies in a consistent manner.

Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE 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. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.

Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.

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