Program Manager

Description

Are you looking to lead a dedicated team making a significant difference in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities, including those with behavioral challenges? Or searching for a rapidly growing company where your talents and expertise can shine? Then you’ve come to the right place!

About Us:
Blue Heron Programs is an employment preparation program for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. We are passionate about equipping our participants with the resources and skills they need to find meaningful, integrated work.

Job Summary:
The Program Manager oversees the services provided to our program’s participants and leads a team of Employment Counselors to deliver exceptional support. This role is ideal for someone with strong people skills who shares our vision and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Focus:
We require candidates to have direct experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities and a proven ability to address behavioral challenges effectively. This expertise is essential for successfully managing the team and supporting our program’s participants.

General Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct 1:1 meetings with staff to foster their development and provide feedback.
• Develop resources for your team and lead resource-focused initiatives.
• Troubleshoot challenges and mentor your team through behavioral situations.
• Support participants with behavioral needs and guide staff in providing tailored services.
• Host meet-and-greets for potential clients and their support networks.
• Interview and onboard new Employment Counselors.
• Provide regular training sessions.
• Manage administrative tasks and reporting.
• Facilitate relationships with employers.
• Other duties as needed to ensure participant success.

Benefits:

• $69,000/year starting salary
• Monthly bonus for additional expenses
• Wi-Fi and cell phone stipend
• Matching 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Mileage reimbursement ($0.70/mi)
• Job Type: Full-Time

This is a community-based position, requiring you to support staff and participants in various locations.

Requirements

Requirements:

• At least 1.5 years of as a manager supervising direct support staff in the field of developmental or intellectual disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to address behavioral challenges effectively 
• A bachelor’s degree
• Clean driving record (no major violations)
• Reliable vehicle with current insurance
• Clean background check

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Management in Human Services: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)