Program Director

Are you looking for a job where you can earn a paycheck AND make a difference in your community? Then we are looking for you!

TransCen, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that is dedicated to improving meaningful work and community inclusion of youth and young adults with disabilities. We are a small, but impactful organization consisting of go-getters and innovators who are determined to make a positive change! We are looking for a mission-driven Program Director to join our team in our California office, WorkLink. 

Position Summary: 

The Program Director position coordinates the day-to-day services, expands and improves services, and works within the budget developed collaboratively with accounting. The Program Director recruits, hires and supervises program staff, performs administrative functions such as attending meetings, coordinating schedules/caseloads, ensuring program services meet stakeholder requirements and service invoices are accurate and submitted to funders, etc. In addition, this position is also responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities become active productive member of their community by providing job development and on-site job support. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: 

• Organizes, coordinates, and evaluates day-to-day services

   

  Sets annual service goals (aligning with budget)

   

  Develops and monitors WorkLink budget in collaboration with TransCen Accounting and President

   

  Recruits, hires, trains and supervises WorkLink team members

   

  Develops and implements policies and procedures for services that meet regulation requirements for funding sources

   

  Evaluates services and develops annual objectives/action plans to improve services

   

  Facilitates individualized and person-centered job search planning for clients

   

  Ensures customized employment processes are followed by all team members

   

  Provides professional development training for team members throughout the year 

   

  Oversees monthly billing process and paperwork completed in collaboration with Community Program Manager and team members

   

  Assists in developing marketing materials, stories for social media, website, and outreach plans for additional services

   

  Maintains client referrals from funding sources to ensure viability of WorkLink

   

  Expands revenues for services, assists in grant writing and fundraising efforts 

   

  Monitors progress of goals and prepares information for bi-monthly board meetings and annual report, detailing outcomes 

   

  Represents TransCen and WorkLink in the community (e.g., transition fairs, funding meetings)

   

Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years working or volunteering in a nonprofit

   

  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)

   

  Strong interpersonal skills, previous experience supervising others

   

  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF and Google Suites 

   

  Working knowledge of disability services and client management software

   

  Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends 

   

  Must be able to pass a background check 

   

  Bilingual in Spanish a plus 

   

Additional Qualifications: 

• Mission driven

   

  Ability to time manage, prioritize workload, and juggle concurrent demands

   

  Ability to think critically, creatively problem solve, and use data analysis for sound decision making

   

  High level written and verbal communication skills

   

  Ability to work with diverse individuals and families

   

  Ability to network with multiple stakeholders, including funders 

   

  Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team

   

  High level of discretion and confidentiality

   

  Ability to synthesize information and communicate in a succinct manner to multiple people, including family members and individuals with disabilities

   

  Disciplined self-starter who can set and achieve goals

   

MAJOR bonus points if you have…

• Strong connections to the community

   

  A passion for improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities

   

  Familiarity with social media

   

Perks in Working for Us!

• Medical, dental and vision benefits 

   

  Retirement contribution

   

  Group life insurance 

   

  Generous vacation and sick leave

   

Application Process and Other Details

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description describes the general nature and level of work to be performed; it is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.