Director of Vocational Services

JOB TITLE: Director of Vocational Services

LOCATION: Plano, TX (On-Site)

REPORTS TO: Chief Program Officer

CATEGORY: Full-Time/Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Executive/Senior Level Official

Who We Are

We are an innovative mission-driven organization that serves adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, also known as Hugely Important People (HIPsters). We envision a world of inclusion, dignity, and opportunity for people of all abilities. We believe people can do meaningful work, love their jobs, AND enjoy life. If you want to be challenged daily, make a huge impact, and help define the future of disability inclusion, let’s talk!

We provide benefits and support to help you rest easy and focus on things that matter. Some of our perks include:

• Generous paid time off
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision) - Starts the first day.
• Company-sponsored 401 (k) plan - Match up to 3% with no vesting period
• Company paid short and long-term disability

Who We Are Looking For

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working hours, including options to work remotely for qualifying roles
• Learning and development support

To excel in this role, you demonstrate commitment to our purpose and have a passion for serving others. You are a strong relationship builder who builds consensus and strengthens collaboration among diverse stakeholders. You bring a well-developed understanding and knowledge of multiple sectors within the nonprofit space and deep familiarity with leadership training models. You will build strong, flourishing programs bolstered by clear, streamlined systems and processes and an agile, adaptive, high-performing, collaborative team.

What You Will Be Doing

The Director of Vocational Services role serves as a leadership team member and actively participates in making strategic decisions affecting the My Possibilities’ Employment Innovation School Program. In partnership with the Chief People Officer, you are responsible for establishing a strategic vision and guiding philosophy that will inform short- and long-term programming goals, drive new programs, and carefully monitor the progress toward those efforts.

Essential Functions

• Work with other members of the leadership team and direct reports to advance MP’s mission, vision, and values, set strategic goals, and support implementation through Directors.
• Create and support a high-performing culture in the EIS department.
• Develop a team-based environment to motivate and inspire staff to work collaboratively toward achieving our goals by clearly communicating our vision, implementing staff development plans, and mentoring.
• Oversee the coordination, integration, and delivery of the EIS program.
•  Develop policies and procedures aligning service delivery with the requirements of government contracts, grants, foundations, private pay, or as otherwise required by the organization.
• Oversee the EIS staff and support them in their job responsibilities
• Review other programs (state and nationally) to support improved systems such as documentation, data collection, and best practice implementation.
• Develop an assessment protocol to determine the feasibility and sustainability of programs and lead to more effective and efficient service delivery.
• Analyze and assess the program based on data collected and implement corrective measures if required.
• Manage the program budget to ensure the appropriate allocation of program funding.
• Build external relationships, collaborations, and partnerships with other organizations to broaden services. Identify potential new relationship targets.
• Manage and prioritize relationships with key partner organizations.
• Support fundraising efforts through relationship building, site visits, program presentations, and events

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of leadership experience in a nonprofit, government, or philanthropy, overseeing a program or contracts, ideally at an organization serving persons with disabilities
•  Passion for MP's mission and purpose and an ability to communicate this passion to others
• Demonstrated experience managing a high-performing team
• Comprehensive working knowledge of program planning, budgeting, and administrative operations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to represent the organization externally across a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is required
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; experience implementing the principles in program areas and creating an inclusive work environment

Working Conditions

This position will be based within the My Possibilities campus but will be required to attend meetings at different venues and the occasional emergency visit to the hospital.

All potential employees must pass a background check and drug screen.

Belonging and Accommodations Statement

My Possibilities is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Diversity of ideas fosters innovation and engagement. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application and recruiting process, please contact us at: hr@mptx.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

My Possibilities is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.