Vocational Program Manager
The City of Providence
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Bradley School PVD Clinical Director, and in collaboration with the school teams, the Vocational Program Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing coordination of vocational and transition services.
Job description
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Bradley School PVD Clinical Director, and in collaboration with the school teams, the Vocational Program Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing coordination of vocational and transition services.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Vocational services expansion: Coordinate the development and expansion of transition services across all Bradley Schools.
- Collaboration: Work closely with adult services agencies to expand options for transition age students.
- Community Partnerships: Establish and maintain strong relationships with businesses and community partners for vocational opportunities.
- Staff support and training: Provide supervision and training to staff working with transition age students.
- Systems and data: Develop systems necessary to build and maintain successful vocational programming incorporating a data driven process and procedure.
- The Vocational Program Manager must meet and maintain status as a driver to drive BUH vehicles and transport students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's degree with a major in vocational rehabilitation, special education or a related human service field is required.
Experience
Prefer candidates with at least 3 years of experience working with adolescents/adults in vocational and transition programming.
Supervisory Responsibility
Responsible for supervising staff assigned to work students while participating in transition/vocational opportunities and programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with a major in vocational rehabilitation, special education or a related human service field is required.
- Prefer candidates with at least 3 years of experience working with adolescents/adults in vocational and transition programming.
- Must meet and maintain status as a driver to drive BUH vehicles and transport students.
Company overview
The City of Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island, serving as a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services to its residents. As a government agency, Providence oversees a wide range of municipal functions including public safety, education, infrastructure maintenance, and community development. The city's mental health care services are part of its broader public health initiatives, which aim to address the behavioral health needs of the community through various programs and partnerships. Providence operates through multiple departments that coordinate to deliver services ranging from emergency response and public works to social services and public health programs. The city government plays a crucial role in implementing state and federal health policies at the local level, working to improve the overall well-being of its diverse population through comprehensive municipal governance and community engagement initiatives.