EMPLOYMENT MANAGER jobs in New Haven, CT

Description

SARAH Inc. is a leader in the human services industry providing quality services and support to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. We support over 1200 children and adults throughout 50 towns in Connecticut. Learn more about us at www.sarah-inc.org!

The Program Manager will direct and coordinate the overall operations of employment services operations. They will hire, train, and supervise staff, including delegating and monitoring tasks assigned to Program Coordinators. They will promote community awareness of agency services and ensure the development and implementation of vocational activities that are person-centered and promote positive outcomes for persons served.

Job Type: salaried/exempt

Pay: Starting at $58,000 annually

Hours: 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Requirements

•  Minimum 21 years of age with a High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor degree in related field required. Several years of experience in providing employment supports to adults with intellectual disabilities would be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience in related field.
• Minimum of two years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience with budget management required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle that meets minimum State of Connecticut insurance requirements.
• Willingness and ability to transport participants in personal vehicle required.
• Ability to maintain a patient and positive attitude.
• Skilled in problem solving and decision making.
• Must be able to write clearly and concisely to maintain accurate records
• Ability to read and understand policies and regulations and to translate general guidelines in to specific action. 

Required Physical Activity:

Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.

Benefits:

SARAH Inc. offers a competitive benefits program including: Medical; HSA; Dental; Vision; Voluntary Life/AD&D; Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability; 401K with employer match

SARAH Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.