Program Director, Employment Services in Kitsap County (Washington state)

Program Director, Workforce Development in Kitsap County (Washington state)

If you believe that everyone can work, and that having a job promotes self-image and relationship development, then check out this opportunity! Lead a team of Employment Consultants in Kitsap County in transcending workplace barriers through collaboratively working with employers in providing people with disabilities skills and opportunities to maintain employment and advance their careers.

Highlights about the position, pay, schedule and our best employee benefits!

• Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year, plus a placement bonus
• Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
• Flexible schedule: Monday to Friday
• Full health, dental, and vision benefits
• 14 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and up to 12 sick days
• Enrollment in 403b retirement plan with 1% company match
• Additional benefit details below and available upon request

Summary of the Role: The Director of Workforce Development provides supervision, leadership, financial management, marketing and facilitation of the Easterseals Washington Employment and Community Inclusion Programs that exist to meet outcomes in the lives of adults and transition students with disabilities.

This is a mid-level managerial position. Applicants must have prior experience as an Employment Consultant or Vocational Rehab Counselor serving in the Kitsap County area of Washington state. Experience managing a unit or program for a nonprofit serving students or adults with disabilities is a plus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Management – Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate performance of Employment Consultants and provide guidance and discipline in accordance with Easterseals Washington Personnel Policies. Employment Consultants visit client workplaces to check in with employers and as needed provide one-on-one training.

Program Development – Maximize program utilization and achieve outcomes to high quality standards, support continued growth in the current geography and expand into new Washington state areas, and market the program across a variety of mediums and methods.

Fiscal Responsibility – Prepare and achieve program budget to meet or exceed department financial goals, including scheduling staff to the budget.

Customer Service – Provide excellent customer service to program participants, funding agencies, community employers, and other stakeholders per policies and contract expectations.

Skills, Education, and other Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree or combination of relevant work experience and education (required) with a concentration on health, social services, employment services or another related field (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory and leadership experience
• Must meet all applicable accreditation criteria for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
• Experienced working with the Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (WA DVR)
• Knowledge of county Developmental Disability contracts and their requirements
• Private transportation to use on the job, a current Washington State Driver’s License, proof of sufficient auto insurance coverage, and an acceptable 5-year driver’s abstract
• Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or right to work

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To learn more about Easterseals Washington, visit our website at: https://www.easterseals.com/washington/

Easterseals Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion and diversity are ingrained in who we are. We are committed to a culture that is unconditionally inclusive, and in return ask that our employees contribute all their differing perspectives, ideas and experiences for one common purpose: to enhance the way people live, work, and play.

Benefits: Part-time and Full-time staff qualify for Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits with a 75% employer contribution toward premiums, Paid Sick Leave**, up to 45 days of Maternity/Paternity Leave if not qualified for FMLA/WA PFML, 403b Retirement Savings Plan + employer contribution, Retention Bonuses (2nd, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th anniversary), Tuition Reimbursement, Discounted enrollment (ESW childcare centers, adult centers, or camp), and the option to enroll in a Transportation and/or Health FSA, and Aflac. // Newly hired staff working 35+ hours/week also receive 11 Paid Holidays and accrue 2 weeks Paid Vacation (increases at the 2nd, 5th, and 10th anniversary).

**Paid Sick Time: Full-time staff receive 96 hours annually; Part-time/Temporary staff accrue 1 hour/40 hours worked with a limit of 56 hours.