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Best Buddies International · 3 weeks ago

Lead Manager, Transitions Program - 2882-2574

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$45K/yr - $48K/yr

4+ years exp

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit organization focused on creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Lead Manager, Transitions Program will be responsible for teaching and executing Pre-Employment Transition Services, overseeing volunteer management, and driving marketing efforts to increase public awareness of the program.

AssociationCommunitiesNon Profit

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Friendship Program staff to identify potentially eligible program participants including, but not limited to, students with IDD, high school and/or transitions program partners, and meeting clear benchmarks for number and retention of partners and participants

Develop positive relationships with families, support coordinators, referral sources, and other community stakeholders

Screen referrals and perform intakes for adolescents/young adults

Coordinate with students' support team to provide services consistent with students' individualized needs as documented in the IEP

Assume full responsibility for a caseload of transitions participants, including documenting all services and communications in participant case records in a timely manner

Qualification

Job coachingCounselingSpecial educationProject managementCommunication skillsTeam collaborationDetail-orientedAdaptability

Required

4 years' experience or employment in job coaching, counseling, or special education; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities-- OR--Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources from an accredited college or university; Best Buddies experience a plus

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

Must be comfortable with frequent local travel, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilities

Access to an automobile with applicable insurance