Full-time FULL_TIME ; posted: Tuesday, Dec 31 2024 2024-12-31
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7300 SW Hunziker St.
Tigard, Oregon 97223 US
Phone: 9717163252
Email: humanresources@or.easterseals.com
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Summary:Program Manager possesses the ability to provide strategic direction and cascade that to tactics of day-to-day operations of the Connecting Communities Program. Provide direct supervision for staff. Conduct staff meetings and facilitate training when needed. Meet regularly with the Director of Employment Services and provide written monthly program and quarterly reports. Maintain database and provide quarterly reports to Program Director.
Adhere to all Performance Measures and Grant Compliance Measures mandated by Easter Seals, Inc., Easter Seals Oregon, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Recommend policies, procedures, and alternatives that will result in meeting or exceeding program performance measures. Train, manage, develop, and monitor staff; assess staff’s strengths and weaknesses and assign appropriate development or training to ensure quality services for clients.
Based on case reviews, data analysis, and outcome and process evaluations; recommend modifications to program to enhance effectiveness in serving clients and employers. Develop and maintain.
relationships with employers and other resources in the area to aid in securing and maintaining employment for participants in the Latino programs.
Locate and/or develop training programs for participants in Latino program which will support employment opportunities and retention. Promote the organization and its services to the community. This position carries out the day-to-day relationships with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and clients as well as the organization's liaison with various constituents, including both phone and face-to-face interaction with program participants, employers, VR Counselors and organizations. This position will work with the program staff to coordinate participant activities and VR counselor employment plan activities.
This position is responsible for developing partnerships with employers, community businesses and for placing Easter Seals Oregon participants into employment. The Program Manager spends the majority of his/her time in the office, meeting with participants and VR counselors using his/her bilingual abilities. The case manager will be someone who is comfortable making presentations to individuals and groups (English and Spanish) as well as working directly with customers and other professionals.
Basic Responsibilities:Skills & Abilities:
Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork. Strong time management, follow through and organization skills. Ability to successfully interact and communicate clearly with a wide variety of people including employers, partnering agencies and co-workers (English and Spanish) Must be creative innovative and be a progressive problem solver. Demonstrated ability to work without supervision. Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude and a willingness to learn new skills. Ability to effectively interact with coworkers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliations, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations and treat everyone with respect and dignity. Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to individuals with multiple barriers to employment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Experience with case management. Demonstrated public speaking skills and the ability to develop written promotional materials and business correspondence. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human services, or similar, plus 5 years of experience
- Fluent in Spanish: native Spanish speaker or test at a 6+ fluency level through Alta Language Services
- 2 Years’ professional experience in labor relations, employment services, social work or equivalent
- 2 Years management experience that includes supervision of staff.
- Must embrace the mission, vision, and core values of Easterseals Oregon.
- Have excellent computer skills to accomplish duties
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Availability to work some evenings and some weekends as required
- Must possess a current driver’s license and pass a DMV background check.
- A professional appearance and sensitivity to others