Project Search Manager

PROJECT SEARCH MANAGER

Summary of Position

Responsible for the management of all Project SEARCH programs and services. Supervises and directs staff responsible for service implementation.

I. Education and Experience

Training and experience gained through graduation from a college or university with major study emphasis in vocational rehabilitation or other related fields. Bachelors Degree preferred. Practical/relative vocational rehabilitation experience appropriate in lieu of formal education. Prior experience in coordination of services with community agencies program development and/or marketing is preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Essential Functions

**Following is a listing of representative examples of duties for this position; it is not considered to be a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities for the position.

Provide leadership to Project SEARCH staff and individuals receiving services to promote ODCs mission.

Cultivate and effectively utilize community resources to promote expand and develop employment options for people with disabilities or other employment barriers.

Develop employment experiences that match the individual job preferences.

Extensive knowledge of management principles and agency policies.

Understand various disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Develop innovative program models. Manage operations of all locations.

Act as liaison to DVR and Wisconsin and National Project SEARCH teams.

Teach job duties and responsibilities at job sites to individuals with employment barriers. Perform task analysis make recommendations for job modification or re-design.

Case management of individuals and evaluating individuals functional abilities in a variety of settings.

Develop measurable vocational plans.

Develop employment opportunities matching individuals abilities and job preferences

Determine and develop support system for individuals at work sites.

Manage train supervise and direct Project Search staff.

Project Search Site coverage as needed

Follow procedures established by the U.S. and Wisconsin Departments of Labor.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Independently make decisions plan schedule time and workload.

Establish working relationships between funding sources support staff individuals/parents/caregivers employers and co-workers to promote integration and foster success.

Maintain professional standards and relationships with referring personnel organizations and agencies to obtain a high level of satisfaction with services and promote program growth.

Maintain awareness of local job markets

Responsible for planning/hosting Project Search events and coordinating polo and T-shirt ordering for interns.

Support and attend new student assessment days each school year.

Develop implement and manage program and department budget goals and performance outcome goals.

Responsible for training and monitoring the teams use of client database system.

Responsible for ensuring the database system is used correctly and efficiently to accurately reflect work performed for documentation and billing purposes.

Follow ODC and funding agency case management and reporting procedures and requirements.

Utilize customized employment and a variety of techniques to develop and promote integrated community employment.

Valid drivers license good driving record and insured vehicle available for daily use.

Complete trainings and certifications as required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to facilitate initiate and respond to verbal written computerized telephone and fax communications.

Mobility to access various locations within/outside ODC facilities.

Ability to perform quality inspection according to ODCs and/or customers requirements.

Ability to operate various office equipment and technology.

Standing sitting walking frequently required.

Lifting 25 35 lbs occasionally.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Employment

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Employment Coordinators- Project Search

Required Experience:

Manager