Best Buddies Minnesota · 5 months ago
Manager, Work-Based Learning
Miami, FL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $55K/yr
4+ years expBest Buddies International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Manager, Work-Based Learning will oversee the coordination of internships and work-based learning opportunities, support students in skill development, and engage with families and community providers.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop positive relationships with families, support coordinators, referral sources, and other community stakeholders. Screen referrals and perform intakes for adolescents/young adults
Coordinate and implement curriculum through classroom-based instruction, small group, and one-to-one support as appropriate. Curriculum includes, but is not limited to, job exploration counseling, self-advocacy, workplace readiness training, work-based learning experiences, and post-secondary educational counseling
Coordinate with students’ support team to provide services consistent with students’ individualized needs as documented in the IEP, IWPP, or ISP
Secure and steward community-based Work-Based Learning (WBL) sites which meet student individual interests
Assess employer’s needs through Job Analysis and work with them to identify internship positions that are valuable to their enterprise and in alignment with program needs; this could include creating a job description and finalizing with employer
Support students’ orientation/onboarding to all WBL placements
Provide job coaching during the work-based learning experience phase, including training participants on-the-job, visiting participants' job sites regularly, and providing on the job supports as necessary for each individual’s success. Coordinate with other Best Buddies staff and/or WBL supervisors/ mentors as needed to ensure full support of program participants
Meet with students throughout duration of WBL to assess progress toward WBL goals
Evaluation and reflection post-WBL placement with students, support teams, and WBL supervisors Assume full responsibility for a caseload of participants, including documenting all services and communications in participant case records in a timely manner
Upon successful completion of the program, initiate transfer of responsibilities to Jobs Program staff -- Job Development Specialist or Employment Consultant as applicable. Provide introduction to participant, natural supports/guardian, support coordinators and employer
Attend training as needed to maintain required certifications per state regulating agency
Actively engages in all Best Buddies program-related team meetings (virtually and in-person) to support national collaboration on best practices and alignment to national program standards
Work with supervisor(s) on fundraising events as directed
Provide information regarding potential donors/supporters to supervisor(s) as appropriate
Work with State Director and/or supervisor to increase awareness of Best Buddies through local marketing, public speaking and media initiatives
Contributes content and images for updates to state website and social media
Engages program participants in Best Buddies Day/Month activities
Complete required paperwork in a timely and organized manner, including but not limited to case file documentation; monthly, quarterly, and annual paperwork; reports required by local funding agencies; and incident and grievance reports
Maintain an organized filing system for all relevant paperwork, including intake forms and authorizations, and uses databases (Salesforce - Transitions/ Pre-ETS or SetWorks - Project Search) effectively and appropriately to manage contacts; all data entry will be completed by established timelines
Collaborates with supervisor to ensure that all required billing and reporting is completed accurately and in a timely manner to maximize funding
Collaborates with supervisor to prepare for any audits or accreditations
Collaborates with other staff in the local state office to transfer caseloads after program completion and share agency/support coordinator information
Qualification
Required
4 years' experience or employment in job coaching, counseling, or special education; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities, OR
A Master's Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from an accredited college or university, and six month's experience as described above OR
Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as described above
Must be adaptable and able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships and get results from a variety of people
Strong presentation, facilitation, project and time management skills
Strong written communicator who pays close attention to detail; demonstrates a strong initiative, drive for results and self-assessment skills as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Must be comfortable engaging with people with IDD, meeting new people and addressing sensitive issues
Employment is contingent upon accreditation by governing state agency
Employment is contingent upon state accreditation and the ability to obtain federal suitability clearance for the Ticket to Work Program
Preferred
Preferably 1 year experience as an employment consultant or manager – transitions program and a proven strong record communications and relationship-- OR--1 year experience in special education or vocational training
Benefits
Financial security
Health and wellness
Time off
Company
Best Buddies Minnesota
Best Buddies Minnesota, a state chapter of Best Buddies International, is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Minnesota.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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