Employment Program Manager
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Job Location:
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 55000 - 65000
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Summary
The Workforce Program Manager leads Foundation for Recoverys workforce development initiatives including the Recovery Works supported employment program and the statewide Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative. This role is responsible for ensuring program goals performance outcomes and compliance requirements are met while advancing employment opportunities for individuals in recovery.
Recovery Works is a 12-week supported employment program grounded in the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model designed to help individuals recovering from stimulant and opioid use disorders secure and sustain meaningful employment through individualized job placement and wrap-around behavioral health support. The Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative engages Nevada employers to reduce stigma promote recovery-supportive workplace practices and expand access to competitive employment opportunities for program participants.
The Workforce Program Manager supervises program staff and contractors oversees data tracking and reporting and maintains strong partnerships with employers across Nevada. This role actively cultivates relationships with the business community through outreach presentations networking and training while also supporting job seekers in achieving employment and retention goals. The ideal candidate brings experience in workforce development supported employment models behavioral health and program management along with strong skills in data management public speaking and stakeholder engagement.
Essential Functions
- Lead statewide outreach to recruit and engage employers in the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative.
- Build and maintain relationships with businesses chambers of commerce workforce agencies and industry partners.
- Conduct employer trainings orientations and presentations on recovery-friendly workplace practices.
- Serve as the primary liaison between employers and program participants supporting job placements and retention.
- Assist participating businesses achieve designation as a Recovery Friendly Workplace
- Provide designated businesses with ongoing support following designation (includes delivery of resources and materials to business locations)
- Identify and expand opportunities for competitive integrated employment for program participants.
- Produce promotional materials to promote the program and business designations
- Ensure programs are implemented with fidelity to the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and aligned with organizational goals and grant requirements.
- Support participants in achieving employment goals including job readiness placement and retention.
- Collaborate with peer recovery coaches and program staff to ensure participants receive wrap-around support services.
- Organize and participate in weekly meetings with recovery services and workforce teams
- Track participant progress and outcomes throughout the 12-week program and beyond.
- Conduct outreach to recruit program participants and employer partners through calls emails networking events and community presentations.
- Interview candidates applying for the Recovery Works supported employment program
- Fill-in during staff absences to facilitate employment workshops and provide support to individuals
- Maintain accurate and timely program records including participant data employer engagement activities and outcomes.
- Prepare and submit grant reports program updates and required documentation to funders and leadership
- Ensure compliance with all funding regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Contribute to the development of tools resources and curriculum to strengthen program delivery.
- Identify opportunities to expand programs including contributing to grant writing funding diversification in-kind support and strategic partnerships.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in social work public health business administration workforce development or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience engaging employers building partnerships and conducting outreach to businesses or community stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience managing programs including staff supervision performance management and program implementation.
- Strong understanding of job placement career coaching and employment retention strategies for individuals with barriers to employment.
- Proven ability to track participant outcomes manage data systems and prepare grant reports in compliance with funding requirements.
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills including experience facilitating trainings workshops or presentations.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and maintain accurate program records.
- Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.
- Must exhibit a high level of integrity and business ethics. Knowledge of and adherence to Nevada and federal employment laws including confidentiality law (42 CRF et seq) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced community-based environment.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation (or ability to travel locally throughout Nevada as needed).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual or multilingual skills particularly Spanish.
- Existing relationships with Nevada employers workforce agencies chambers of commerce or industry groups.
- Prior experience working in supported employment programs and familiarity with Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment
- Familiarity with Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiatives
- Prior experience working with recovery housing programs
Work Environment
Our employees work in a supportive and collaborative office environment. This position is full-time and based in Las Vegas at Foundation for Recoverys Clubhouse. Foundation for Recovery will provide all the tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Physical Demands
Our employees work in a supportive and collaborative office environment. This position is full-time and based in Las Vegas at Foundation for Recoverys Clubhouse. Foundation for Recovery will provide all the tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Physical Demands
Must be able to perform extensive standing driving walking; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; Must be able to bend stoop and climb to reach addition to sedentary work. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists hands and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Job Details and Salary
- Full-Time exempt employee
- Salary Range: $55000 - $65000 per year
- Health vision and dental insurance available after 90 days of employment
- PTO accrual: 10 hours/month available after 90 days of employment
- 3 Company Paid Sick/Mental Health Days in addition to accrued PTO.
- 11 company-paid holidays annually
- Employer-provided training and professional development opportunities
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is currently approved through September 30 2026 and continuation of this position is subject to ongoing grant funding.
About Foundation for Recovery
About Foundation for Recovery
Established in 2005 Foundation for Recovery has built programs and partnerships to remove barriers for Nevada families and communities impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. Our success is attributed to a simple concept; expand community support services empower local leaders build capacity for authentic addiction recovery resources and treat people who use substances with dignity and respect.
As Nevadas first and only statewide Recovery Community Organization our philosophy is that those closest to the issue are closest to the solution. Which is why the majority of our staff board and volunteers who drive our mission are people with their own life experiences recovering from addiction and co-occurring disorders. Together we uplift the voices of our communities and choose to focus on our strengths and talents rather than our illnesses. This strength-based approach guides our vision for a world where resources treatment and support for addiction and mental health are abundant.
Compensation: $55000.00 - $65000.00 per year
As a recovery community organization our programs and initiatives are powered by a dedicated team of people in recovery reflective of the communities we aim to serve.
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Manager
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Nevada's Recovery Community Find your community. Foundation for Recovery is Nevada's statewide Recovery Community Organization - a community nonprofit led by volunteers and staff in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. Together we support people and families st ... View more
