CORE Program Manager

This position is full time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week. Annual salary of $56,000-$84,000.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage BISM’s residential nonvisual blindness training program
   1. Meet program-related goals determined by I.T.R. Director for:
      1. • Enrollment
         • Completion rate
         • Satisfaction
         • Employment
         • Independence

1. 1. Coordinate efforts of the CORE staff, including Day, evening, and Weekend instruction teams.
   2. Provide program balance between skill acquisition and skill application.
   3. Mentor and model Structured Discovery methodology in all aspects of training.
   4. Attend daily morning meetings with students and staff.
   5. Lead weekly staff meeting.
   6. Conduct student staffing conferences with VR counselors, students, and BISM staff.
   7. Monitor and authorize program expenses, operating within budget.
   8. Oversee student curriculum, communicate with staff, student, & VR Counselor progress and forecast completion.
2. I.T.R. (Independence Training & Rehabilitation) Program Development
   1. Attend Conferences representing BISM

• • • Market programming
    • Recruit Staff
    • Recruit students

1. 1. Assist Program Director with Budget preparation.
   2. Contribute to other programming departments (Youth, Senior, Mobile, Support) as needed.
   3. Provide expertise in instruction methods of nonvisual blindness skills.
   4.  Be present for students and staff in all programs.
2. BISM Community Awareness
   1. Be a contributor to the overall vision and goal setting for the entirety of BISM.
   2. Attend BISM fund-raising and community awareness events.
   3. Provide tours and expertise for the I.T.R. department to visitors.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Requires education or learning beyond high school which was acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction.
• Must be proficient in alternative skills of blindness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and management skills.
• May be required to travel.

Additional Desired Qualifications (NOT Required):

• Experience working in the blindness community.
• Certification(s) in the field of education and/or rehabilitation.
• Participation in organizations related to blindness.

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.