PROJECT SEARCH MANAGER

Opportunity Development Centers Inc•Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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About The Position

Responsible for the management of all Project SEARCH programs and services. Supervises and directs staff responsible for service implementation.

Requirements

Training and experience gained through graduation from a college or university with major study emphasis in vocational rehabilitation or other related fields.
Extensive knowledge of management principles and agency policies.
Understand various disabilities and other barriers to employment.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and insured vehicle available for daily use.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to facilitate, initiate and respond to verbal, written, computerized, telephone and fax communications.
Mobility to access various locations within/outside ODC facilities.
Ability to perform quality inspection according to ODC’s and/or customer’s requirements.
Ability to operate various office equipment and technology.
Standing, sitting, walking frequently required.
Lifting 25 – 35 lbs occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Practical/relative vocational rehabilitation experience appropriate in lieu of formal education.
Prior experience in coordination of services with community agencies, program development and/or marketing is preferred.
Develop innovative program models.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to Project SEARCH staff and individuals receiving services to promote ODC’s mission.
Cultivate and effectively utilize community resources to promote, expand and develop employment options for people with disabilities or other employment barriers.
Develop employment experiences that match the individual job preferences.
Manage operations of all locations.
Act as liaison to DVR and Wisconsin and National Project SEARCH teams.
Teach job duties and responsibilities at job sites to individuals with employment barriers. Perform task analysis, make recommendations for job modification or re-design.
Case management of individuals and evaluating individual’s functional abilities in a variety of settings.
Develop measurable vocational plans.
Develop employment opportunities matching individual’s abilities and job preferences
Determine and develop support system for individuals at work sites.
Manage, train, supervise, and direct Project Search staff.
Project Search Site coverage as needed
Follow procedures established by the U.S. and Wisconsin Departments of Labor.
Independently make decisions, plan, schedule time and workload.
Establish working relationships between funding sources, support staff, individuals/parents/caregivers, employers, and co-workers to promote integration and foster success.
Maintain professional standards and relationships with referring personnel, organizations, and agencies to obtain a high level of satisfaction with services and promote program growth.
Maintain awareness of local job markets
Responsible for planning/hosting Project Search events and coordinating polo and T-shirt ordering for interns.
Support and attend new student assessment days each school year.
Develop, implement and manage program and department budget goals and performance outcome goals.
Responsible for training and monitoring the team’s use of client database system.
Responsible for ensuring the database system is used correctly and efficiently to accurately reflect work performed for documentation and billing purposes.
Follow ODC and funding agency case management and reporting procedures and requirements.
Utilize customized employment and a variety of techniques to develop and promote integrated community employment.
Complete trainings and certifications as required.