Program Manager, Missouri Employment & Apprenticeship

Job Information Job no: 529891 Position Type: Staff Full Time Campus: UMass Boston Department: Institute Community Inclusion Pay Grade: 33 Date opened: 01 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 15 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time General Summary Full-time (37.5 hours/week), benefited Program Manager to manage state and federally funded projects based at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI), a University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) affiliated with the University of Massachusetts in Boston. The Program Manager will be responsible for project coordination, collaborating with staff assigned to the team, overseeing or implementing activities and protocols related to grants and contracts in the area of employment-related training and technical assistance. The Program Manager’s primary responsibility is overseeing the development and implementation of contracts with the Missouri Department of Mental Health – Division of Disabilities, Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation, and related service agreements. Activities include providing services with focus areas such as service flow and structure, business engagement, building staff competencies, engaging participants and their families and systems of support, diversifying funding sources, and developing community partners. Related administrative activities include developing annual contracts and scopes of work, budget development and monitoring, writing quarterly reports, and supervising staff. Position allows remote work but requires flexibility to attend meetings within Missouri and travel within the state as necessary, as well as national travel may also be required. Examples of Duties Coordinate and implement projects (grants and contracts) related to the Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) Employment First policy, and implementation of the Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation’s customized employment initiative; oversee initiatives focused on integrated employment services, training and technical assistance to ensure that project development and implementation is consistent with current and emerging practices in the field; submit project reports as required by funding agencies; In partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) oversee implementation and expansion of DMH’s direct support professional apprenticeship program; Identify and actively pursue funding and contract opportunities to support, sustain, and expand current programming efforts; provide leadership to ensure that project development and implementation is consistent with current and emerging practices in the field; create and submit project reports as required by funding agencies; maintain a leadership role in training and technical assistance and integrated employment services; Supervise and mentor a team of integrated employment professionals in Missouri, including hiring, onboarding, reviewing, and providing professional development; Oversee the development and provision of synchronous and asynchronous staff training and technical assistance on integrated employment related topics to a range of personnel including disability agency staff, case managers (i.e., MO Division of Developmental Disabilities, Vocational Rehabilitation, community providers, target case managers); Oversee content development and ongoing maintenance of the Employment First Missouri website; Maintain productive and effective relationships with funding agencies including but not limited to the Missouri Department of Mental Health and Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation; Identify opportunities within and outside Missouri for new grants, contracts, and fee for service work in support of ICI’s mission and organizational development; serve as a member of grant‑writing teams; Contribute instructional content (face-to-face, online learning modules, distance education) for employment related training; Participate in the development and editing of written products for multiple constituencies; Identify and pursue opportunities to provide knowledge and resources within the Institute in the areas of integrated employment policy, research, training and technical assistance; contribute to the development and implementation of projects; promote the development of technical assistance and training skills in project staff; Serve as a subject matter expert in integrated employment services in local, state and national organizations, conferences, task forces and committees; Collaborate with other ICI staff to increase cohesiveness across projects and focus areas through shared staff resources, project collaboration, integrated work plans and other relevant approaches; Stay abreast of changes in the field related to integrated employment and the supports and services available for individuals with disabilities and individuals from diverse linguistic and ethnic backgrounds; Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation, social work, human services, special education, or related field, or equivalent three to five years of direct experience assisting individuals with significant disabilities with employment. Additional 2-3 years of experience in project management or direct experience assisting individuals with significant disabilities with employment may substitute for the Master’s degree. Knowledge of person-centered planning and/or social role valorization, employment services & supports for individuals with disabilities leading to competitive integrated employment and braided models of services and supports. One year of supervisory experience required. Preference for candidates with project management experience including providing training and technical assistance for community providers, public agencies, schools, parents, consumers, and community-based organizations in areas such as employment, transition from school to employment, state and regional alliances, collaborative team facilitation and community building that promotes successful outcomes for individuals with significant disabilities. Strong preference for candidates living and working in Missouri. Strong collaboration and self-management skills to meet deadlines and effectively summarize information and data to establish and implement scopes of work. Effective oral and written communication skills with a range of colleagues and partners across projects. EEO Statement UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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