Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.
Job Title: Program Supervisor, Jobs (Project Search)
Department: State Operations & Programs
Reports to: Director, Jobs/Deputy Director, Jobs/State Director
# of direct reports: varies
Salary range:
Revised date: 4/29/2024
Position Overview: The Program Supervisor, Jobs (Project Search) is an exempt position of Best Buddies reporting directly to the State Leadership. Program Supervisor will assist with programs which assist people with disabilities to secure and maintain competitive employment. The Program Supervisor will oversee the coordination of internships for individuals enrolled in Project Search. Responsibilities include: teaching, counseling, assisting and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to maximize their independence through skill development and pre-vocational training; Utilize a person-centered approach to provide support and case management service; engaging effectively with their families, employers, and other community providers; supporting orientation/onboarding to all internship placements; assessment of progress toward goals; evaluation and reflection post- internship placement with individuals, support teams, and supervisors.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and four years experience in related field
Concrete management/supervisory experience, and strong talent-building and team-building skills
Strong project management skills - including planning, analysis, attention to detail, and problem solving skills - and willingness to multitask
Strong initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills, and ability to lead others in setting and achieving challenging goals
Must be dependable, lead by example and be willing/able to adapt management style to fit the situation and hold staff accountable for meeting set expectations
Basic presentation and facilitation skills
Strong written communication and editing skills
Basic understanding of social media and proficiency with Microsoft Office
Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or supported employment required
Must 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
Job Duties included, but are not limited to:
Programs
Oversee recruitment of Project Search interns by collaborating with local referral sources
Plans and delivers curriculum for interns through daily classroom instruction
Develops internship opportunities for each individual intern within the host site
Works with team members to match interns to departments
Lead monthly steering committee meetings
Maintain contact with families, caseworkers and referral sources to maximize communication and support services
Reviews all referrals and develops and monitors referrals to ensure financial stability of program
Attend either the Introductory Meeting or the IWPP sessions with the support staff Oversee required documentation for participants, submitted monthly by support staff
Work with Director of Jobs and/or State Director to project and maintain yearly program budget
Oversee the set-up and ensure that programs are meeting all contracts with government agencies
Work with Director of BBJ and/or State Director to set and achieve yearly programmatic goals
Lead program to follow all Quest standards and maintain accredited standing
Responsible for following all established health and safety guidelines, ensuring the health and safety of participants, guests and individuals the program works with and supports Development
Develops and monitors monthly goals for individual and office financial stability
Develops and monitors monthly goals for placements to ensure financial stability
Solve day-to-day programmatic issues
Facilitate the yearly calendar of events including Project Search Interview/Assessment Day, Employment Planning Meetings and Graduation
Upon successful completion of the program, initiate transfer of responsibilities to Jobs Program staff -- Job Development Specialist or Employment Consultant as applicable. Introduce participant, natural support/guardian, support coordinators and employer.
Development
Liaison between funding sources and Best Buddies Jobs
Complete monthly billings to funding sources and Buddies Buddies International
Develop and monitor financial benchmarks with Employment Consultant to ensure financial stability of program
Oversee grant writing and jobs participation of fundraising activities
Marketing
Develops and monitors Jobs related marketing efforts
Network and present to employers, board members and community contacts to develop job leads, internship opportunities, and funding support
Operations
Maintain records through databases including Setworks and Project Search Portal
Maintains communication with Headquarters with timely reports, logs, volunteer lists and other information as directed.
Travels as necessary to accomplish the above responsibilities.
Handles special projects relating to the above responsibilities as assigned.
Works evenings and weekends as necessary to complete assignments.
Human Resources
Directly supervises staff- responsible for staff development, oversight, and providing meaningful performance feedback, as well as holding them accountable for meeting all development and operational goals, hitting benchmarks, and following best practices and guidelines.
Inspires and motivates staff by demonstrating personal commitment and integrity and providing proactive training, support and recognition.
Responsible for all human resources related activities within the team. Understands, follows and reinforces human resources policies in a consistent manner.
Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.
Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.
