Chief Program Officer - Goregaon, India - Mann - Center for individuals with special needs

Description

Organization Summary
Mann is a 13 year old nonprofit that works with 18+ adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
(IDD). We train adults with IDD for meaningful work, partnering with businesses to help them secure
jobs, become valued employees, and contribute to their families and society. We foster their physical and
emotional well-being and provide opportunities to experience life as any young adult. Mann's vision is a
world where young adults with intellectual disabilities live a full life with independence and dignity.
Towards that vision, our mission is to create livelihood opportunities for persons with IDD and nurture
their physical and emotional well-being. Over the last 11 years, Mann has developed and honed a
structured, proven curriculum design for its training and employment programs that we call Livability
and Workability training. The curriculum is individualized to each student's need.
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Function Overview
At Mann, we partner with a diverse range of organizations, across sectors and industries, to offer
mainstream employment opportunities to our students. The unique skills and abilities of our students
make them well-suited for roles involving process driven tasks. Furthermore, multiple studies show that
employing people with disabilities results in reliable, motivated employees who contribute tangible
business advantages and foster inclusive workplace cultures, attracting desirable talent.

Employees with disabilities also tend to be highly loyal and committed, resulting in remarkably low
attrition rates. The Mainstream Employment training function offers timely, supportive training to our
students using a variety of training methodologies and techniques thereby making them job-ready for
mainstream hiring.

For those with significant disabilities hindering mainstream employment, we offer training in areas like
art & craft, tailoring, embroidery, applique, and patchwork. To support this initiative, we've launched
Karmann, a home and lifestyle brand exclusively staffed by trained artisans with disabilities. Karmann
serves as a proof of concept for creating a profitable business leveraging the talents of PWDs.
This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Chief Program Office -Employment plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful placement of program graduates into open
employment opportunities. This individual leads a team dedicated to facilitating the transition of
graduates from skill training programs to gainful employment aligned with their skillsets and interests.
The primary focus is on creating sustainable employment opportunities that foster the economic
empowerment and social inclusion of the Graduates of Mann program from all the organisation across the
country.


Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop strategic plans for the employment program, aligned with the organization's mission and goals
Identify and monitor key objectives and performance indicators to measure the success of the program
Continuously assess the needs of individuals with disabilities and the labor market to adapt program strategies accordingly
Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members and employers
Establish and maintain partnerships with employers, industry associations, government agencies and community organizations to create employment opportunities by understanding their workforce needs and match them with suitable candidates from the program
Negotiate agreements and collaborations with family members and employers to expand the reach and impact of the employment program
Advocate for inclusive hiring practices and policies within the broader community. Promote awareness of the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities among employers
Coordinate intake and assessment processes to identify individual strengths, skills, and career goals
Monitor and evaluate individualized employment plans created by the team for program participants, including job readiness training, vocational, counseling, graduate engagement and support services
Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure successful placement and job retention
Maintain accurate records of program activities, participant outcomes, and employer engagements
Generate regular reports and analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
Ensure compliance with funding requirements and reporting obligations
Represent the organization at relevant forums, conferences, and events to share best practices and collaborate with stakeholders
Stay informed about emerging trends, safety protocols, technologies, and best practices in employment services for individuals with disabilities
Encourage experimentation and innovation in service delivery to enhance outcomes and impact
Solicit feedback from stakeholders and incorporate it into program design and implementation
Network with local agencies to explore new employment opportunities for PWD's


Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Special Education
Minimum of two years work experience in Special Education


Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Good research and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse team
Patient, respectful, caring and empathetic with good analytical skills
Attention to detail
Ability to train and coach others; with simplicity in instructions
Good planning and organizing skills
Comfortable with computers (MS Office)


Location and Travel:
This is a full-time role based in India. It involves travelling to partner organisations pan the country.


Compensation and Benefits:
On par with industry standards, and commensurate with the role.

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