Program Manager Contract Jobs in Mercer Island, WA

We are looking for an energetic self-starting leader who enjoys mentoring staff in the principles of supported employment. This is a full-time leadership position. If you have these traits and wish to assist Vadis in continuing to provide cutting-edge services, this is the position for you.

The Program Manager, under the direct supervision of the Program Director, shall administrate placement services for Individual Employment for individuals with disabilities. Individual Employment is marketing to employers, developing business contacts and connecting our clients with fulfilling work in the community. Please note: this is not a remote position. This position involves supporting staff and customers in the office (Sumner) and the community.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate efforts with a wide range of agencies and significant others to provide support services necessary for positive outcomes of training and employment
• Recruitment, screening, hiring, training and direct supervision of program personnel
• Implement employee evaluations consistent with personnel guidelines
• Conduct regular departmental meetings
• Monitor contract compliance for each program overseen
• Act as a liaison to external funding sources
• Perform assessments, evaluations and job development for clients and monitor these activities as performed by staff
• Participate in corporate planning
• Effectively manage program budgets, implement and maintain appropriate billing records
• Participate in program evaluations, audits, reviews as necessary

BA/BS in Social Services and three years of employment in a professional setting; or equivalent combination of experience and training with extensive background working with professional programs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to efficiently administer a variety of program components
• Knowledge of job and site development, recruitment, rehabilitation and employment principles
• Knowledge and experience working with people with disabilities
• Ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instruction and to apply extensive guidelines to a wide variety of work situations
• Possess excellent supervisory, problem solving and communication skills in both individual and group settings

Pay and Benefits:

• This is a full-time position.
• Full salary range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67 per hour (allows for professional growth over time)
• Medical insurance at low premium cost to employees (dependent coverage available at employee cost)
• Employee dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid by Vadis (dependent coverage and supplemental life insurance available at employee cost)
• Employee assistance program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% company match after one year of employment dependent on contributions
• Vacation accrual begins at up to 10 days per year (.0385 per paid hour)
• Sick Leave accrues at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
• Ten Paid Holidays (8 fixed, 2 floating)
• Paid bonus days off between December 26th and December 31
• Holiday bonus
• Business mileage reimbursement is currently .66/mile
• Professional development opportunities

When making application, please include a cover letter that touches on your management experience and explains why you would be a terrific fit for this exciting opportunity to serve others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy and intent of Vadis to comply with all Federal and State laws concerning non-discrimination, equal employment and service opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression) age (except where age is a bona fide occupational qualification), marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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