What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Supported Employment Project Manager position at Beacon Group?
BACKGROUND: Since 1952, Beacon Group has been creating opportunities for people with disabilities across Southern Arizona, Phoenix and beyond. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Beacon serves over 2,000 people with disabilities each year. Beacon provides job training and placement, supported and center-based employment, and day treatment programs to assist the more than two-thirds of working-age people with disabilities who do not have a job. As a Beacon employee, you can be a part of delivering our mission and improving the lives of people with disabilities.
POSITION INTRODUCTION: The Senior Supported Employment Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Group and Individual Supported Employment Programming at Beacon Group. The Senior Supported Employment Project Manager will plan, coordinate, organize, and oversee the day-to-day rehabilitation services operations of all assigned site locations. This position is responsible to ensure effective workflow and operations in conjunction with the Business Operations teams. This position is responsible for supervising a team of Lead Job Coaches and Program Managers to deliver high quality services to all stakeholders, but most importantly, the clients we serve.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive wages/salaries.
- 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
- Competitive health insurance benefits with several options to choose from (effective 1st of the month after 30 days). Many employees have $0
- monthly medical insurance premiums.
- Dental, vision, life and array of other insurance plans to choose from.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Vacation, sick leave and extended sick leave plus holidays and floating holidays.
Responsibilities will include:
- Work independently and effectively with little direction and use good judgment when making decisions.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Ability to lead and work effectively with people with disabilities, other managers, customers, and the public.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Work flexible hours and schedules.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.
- Ability to tolerate environmental conditions, such as hot, cold, wetness, dust, noise, etc.
- Ability to drive and travel independently to various sites.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to be flexible and work in a team environment.
Qualifications:
- Five years or more supervisory experience
- Five years or more experience in working with individuals with disabilities receiving services from Division of Developmental Disabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in social science, related field, or at least 10 years of experience in working with individuals with disabilities.
- Solid history of developing people, programs and businesses required.
- Experience with government contracts is beneficial.
- Experience managing quality control systems is highly beneficial.
WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: Evenings Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm
Because we participate in the Ability One program, preference will be given to individuals with a documented disability.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and we encourage all qualified females, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. If your disability requires accommodation, please discuss it with us as we are happy to work with you
