Project Manager

Summary: The Project Manager is a dual role combining curriculum instruction and program administration for the Beyond the Essentials of Life Skills training program. This is a one-year contract position. Youwill implement specialized instruction, manage all compliance and billing documentation, and collaborate strategically with VGS leadership and partner agencies to guide participants toward successful independent living.

Vocational Guidance Services (VGS) changes lives and strengthens our communities through services that educate, empower, and provide the opportunity to earn a paycheck! VGS is a highly acclaimed, successful, private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) vocational rehabilitation agency with over 130 years of dedicated experience serving persons with disabilities or other barriers to employment. The Program Manager is an exciting new role that will be responsible for the following duties:

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  Collaborate with VGS leadership and the community to determine program direction, provide feedback, and recommend curriculum and program improvements.

  
  
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  Supervise the training coordinator, providing administrative oversight and ensuring continuity of coverage and operations.

  
  
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  Implement the Beyond Life Skills curriculum and assist the ESC instructor in modifying content to meet individual needs.

  
  
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  Develop, design, implement, and revise Individual Service Plans (ISP), including defining long and short-term goals.

  
  
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  Coordinate with the Support Administrator and student teams to identify program goals, track progress through documentation, and ensure support for post-graduation steps.

  
  
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  Provide insight into pre- and post-assessments to help staff determine eligibility and measure program success.

  
  
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  Act as the primary backup for classroom instruction and coordinate classroom coverage with the Associate Director as needed.

  
  
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  Schedule and host occasional virtual or in-person evening and weekend class options; facilitate specific behavioral supports.

  
  
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  Complete all billing accurately and on time, assist with the collection of receivables, and manage home site administration (e.g., ordering supplies, scheduling tours).

  
  
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  Ensure all required paperwork (e.g., monthly reports, detailed case notes) is completed and filed promptly according to VGS and regulatory policies.

  
  
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  Ensure and advocate for the rights of the individual, respect differences, and document/report Unusual/Major Unusual Incidents (UIR/MUIR) to prioritize participant health and safety.

  
  
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  Maintain required DODD and VGS annual trainings (e.g., CPR/First Aid), including a minimum of 15 hours of professional development per year.

  
  
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  Attend all required VGS staff meetings, maintain regular attendance, and ensure a professional and positive work atmosphere with all stakeholders.

  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field preferred, plus 5-7 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience working directly with the Developmental Disabilities (DD) population.
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  Valid Driver's License with less than 6 points.

  
  
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  Current individual auto insurance coverage.

  
  
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  Ability and willingness to transport participants in a personal vehicle.

  
  
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  Trained in CPR and basic First Aid techniques.

  
  
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  Demonstrated or willingness to receive training for medication administration (medication passing) and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) skills.

  
  
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  Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

  
  
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  Must be physically able to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, as required by the essential functions of the role.

  
  

Vocational Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability & Veterans