Program Specialist (Community Employment)

Witco is seeking a Program Specialist to join our Community Employment Team in Ada County. The Specialist will work closely with Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation doing job development for people with disabilities. Must possess the skills to be a strong leader, creative, and dedicated to creating job opportunities for those with disabilities. Join an exciting dynamic company committed to providing exceptional life skills development to disabled citizens.

About Us:

Witco, Inc. is a private non-profit founded in 1974. Witco has achieved the highest level of accreditation standard from CARF, the gold standard in community rehabilitation, for over 40 years. Witco is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through our vocational, employment, life skill enrichment, social recreation programs, residential services and advocacy. We are committed to each other and our belief that "All Life has Value."

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Participate in the design and development of programs and serves based on Witco's vision, mission and values.
• Markets programs to agencies, schools and the general public to generate a client base.
• Ensures that clients entering services receive excellent intake and based on their wishes and intake data develop that plan of service.
• Achieve Budget Goals
• Direct, oversee and evaluate all services provided ensuring that goals are met and measured.
• Develop and provide discovery and transition services including job development and placement.
• Serve as team leader selecting, training, supervising and mentoring mission-based services staff.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in in human services field, mental health, social services, or business.
• Two years of administrative and supervisory experience in disability services, marketing or sales.
• Experience with moving clients into community employment
• Demonstrate clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work as an effective team player is essential.

SUPERIOR QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with state and government agencies
• Experience in marketing and building new programs
• Experience with budget/expense processes
• 1-2 years of Personnel Management Experience preferred
• Training in behavior management.

BENEFITS

100% company paid benefits include health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer vacation, sick, and holiday pay. At 1year of employment employees are eligible to participate in the 401K plan with company match.

Apply Online today at www.witcoinc.net or email your resume to hjulian@witcoinc.net. Call with any questions at 208-454-3051 and ask for Heather Julian.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Must complete an obtain clearance for Criminal History, with fingerprinting, employment references, and pre-hire drug screen required.