What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Supervisor, Jobs position at Best Buddies International?
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.
Job Title : Program Supervisor, Jobs
Department : State Operations & Programs
Reports to : Director, Jobs / Deputy Director, Jobs / State Director
of direct reports : varies
Salary range : $50,000 - $52,000
Revised date : 2 / 21 / 2023
Position Overview : The Program Supervisor is an exempt position of Best Buddies Jobs (BBJ) reporting directly to the State Director. The Program Supervisor is responsible for the success of the Jobs program, which assists people with intellectual disabilities to secure and maintain competitive employment.
Job Requirements
- 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
Job Duties included, but are not limited to :
Programs
Fund Development
Marketing
Operations
Human Resources
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.
Salary : $50,000 - $52,000
