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JVS Boston · 3 days ago

Vice President, Disability& Refugee Services

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

JVS Boston is a non-profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers. The Vice President of Disability and Refugee Services will oversee and manage the functional areas of both departments, ensuring high-quality services are delivered to individuals with disabilities and refugees while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Career PlanningSkill AssessmentVocational Education

Responsibilities

Evaluate the workforce requirements of employers and clients to determine program needs

Develop and implement education and training programs to help clients pursue desired careers

Ensure effective communication with program partners, staff, and community members to lead project goals and deliverables

Develop and execute plans to improve the quality and availability of JVS services for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, refugees, and individuals referred by the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)

Assist programmatic team leaders in assessing and evaluating individuals for Disability and Refugee Service Programs to determine their needs and eligibility for services

Collaborate externally and internally to forge meaningful partnerships with community organizations and government agencies to provide comprehensive and compassionate services that empower individuals with disabilities and refugees to thrive and succeed

Oversee all Employment Programs in Disability Services & Refugee Services

Ensure that these services are implemented and delivered with excellence

Assist senior leaders in effectively managing programs, partnerships, and deliverables, including communication with staff, partners, and the community

Enhance the visibility of programs both internally and externally

Offer leadership, coaching, mentoring, and support to staff and program directors within the Disability and Refugee Services department

Cultivate a culture at JVS that values collaboration, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion

Recognize and support the career development of the entire team and each team member individually

Create and maintain a system to monitor and measure performance results

Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on program performance

Provide accurate and timely financial reporting

Participate in strategic planning activities that help align program goals with the organizational objectives

Collaborate cross-functionally to develop agency-wide standards for divisional engagement

Leverage employer relationships better to serve JVS clients, staff, and the organization

Responsibilities and duties may be adjusted or expanded in response to changing business priorities and organizational needs

Qualification

Program DevelopmentDisability Policies KnowledgeRefugee Services KnowledgeLeadershipAnalytical SkillsStakeholder Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsTechnical CapacityProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as social work, public administration, or workforce development) or equivalent experience

A minimum of 7 years of experience in leadership roles focusing on disability and refugee services

Strong knowledge of disability and refugee policies, regulations, and best practices

Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders with staff and clients from diverse cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage and support multiple priorities and ensure deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong business acumen and industry knowledge, including trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

Excellent communication skills, convey complex ideas clearly and concisely, build relationships with stakeholders, and represent the organization effectively in public

Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with donors and funders, including experience with grant writing, reporting, and stewardship

Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct and integrity, including adherence to organizational policies and procedures and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Proven leadership skills, leading and inspiring teams to achieve organizational goals and providing direction and support as needed

Excellent problem-solving skills, able to define issues, gather data, and push the team to come up with practical solutions

Demonstrated personal effectiveness and credibility, including the ability to build trust, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy

Strong presentation skills, presenting complex information compellingly and engagingly to diverse audiences

Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to complex problems using data-driven insights and creative thinking

Having a strong technical background and knowledge of relevant tools and systems is essential for effective program delivery and management