Deputy Director, Transitions Program

Job Description

Job Description

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.

Job Title : Deputy Director, Transitions Program

Department : State Operations and Programs

Reports to : Director, Operations & Programs and / or State Director

# of direct reports : 3+

Salary Range : $55,000 - $65,000

Position Overview : The Deputy Director, Transitions Program is responsible for overseeing the establishment, implementation, and development of the transitions program in the state. This is accomplished by training and coaching field staff, developing benchmarks for success, establishing and utilizing tracking methods, and working with the Director, Operations and Programs to hold field staff accountable for meeting their programmatic goals. The Deputy Director is responsible for oversight of the contractual agreements for the transitions program – government and foundation. They serve as the point of contact and relationship manager for all funders and contractors and manage all timelines for reporting on deliverables. The Deputy Director is responsible for creating awareness of the transitions program throughout the state including leveraging current school and business relationships and working to establish new partnerships.

Job Qualifications – Qualified applicants must have :

• Bachelor’s degree or minimum 4 years relevant experience
• Strong project / time management skills - including planning, analysis, attention to detail, and problem solving - and willingness to multitask
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and written communication skills
• Superior initiative, drive for results, and self-assessment skills, and ability to lead individuals and teams in setting and achieving challenging goals
• Must be adaptable and able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships, and get results from a variety of people
• Ability to effectively gain information and insight through questioning / probing and observation of staff in the field, analyze information, and compile reports
• Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and working with them in a supporting role
• Concrete experience coaching staff and volunteers on programmatic implementation and developing and implementing tracking methods
• Must be highly dependable, lead by example and be willing / able to adapt management style to fit the situation and hold staff accountable for meeting set expectations
• Must be comfortable with frequent travel throughout the state, use personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary in order to accomplish job responsibilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database programs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Access to an automobile with applicable insurance

Best Buddies® is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EOE and M / F / V / PWD / PV employer. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to Best Buddies International’s core values and help the organization continue to achieve its mission. Here at Best Buddies, our goal is to lead and advocate for a more inclusive world.

Best Buddies offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program that include financial security, health and wellness and time off.