Project SEARCH - Program Director

Compensation: $80,000-90,000

ABOUT SEEC

SEEC is a progressive nonprofit agency providing a wide range of community supports to help people with developmental disabilities live the lives they choose. Supports are provided solely in the community and are directed by the interests, needs, and aspirations of each person.

Named as a Top Workplaces USA 2023, SEEC is a nationally recognized disability services provider in Maryland dedicated to progressive values and the belief that all those in the intellectual and developmental disability community can Live, Work and Thrive. Come join us

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Project SEARCH Department is committed to delivering high-quality services, creating meaningful employment opportunities, and building strong relationships throughout the community. Through partnerships with host sites, employers, funders, and government representatives across Maryland and the District of Columbia, Project SEARCH works to expand opportunities for people supported by SEEC to explore their strengths, develop skills, and achieve their employment goals

IN THIS ROLE, YOU'LL:

• Oversee day-to-day Project Search Services operations and set a clear vision and expectations for high-quality, person-centered Project Search and employment services; model, coach, and promote person-centered thinking, informed choice, individualized employment supports, and effective planning among teams and families.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and mentor Managers, Supervisors, and staff with urgency, persistence, and accountability to help people explore careers, build skills, secure employment, and sustain successful employment outcomes; remain accessible for problem solving while maintaining clear supervisory channels and supporting professional growth.
• Serve as the senior relationship owner for host sites and key business partners, ensuring regular communication, responsiveness, mutual value, and timely resolution of concerns. Maintain a visible presence at host sites and in the business community; cultivate additional host sites, employers, and business partners that expand career exploration, skill development, internships, and employment opportunities; and track partnership activity, health, risks, and growth, navigating competing priorities and sensitive conversations while protecting relationships and maintaining standards.
• Build trusted relationships with funders and Maryland and the District of Columbia agency representatives, communicating service realities, resolving complex issues, and advocating for people supported and program needs. Represent SEEC and Project Search Services at conferences, board and committee meetings, community and business events, and meetings with state and local officials; remain current on relevant employment practices, workforce trends, regulations, and community opportunities.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, corrective action, disciplinary processes, and termination in accordance with agency practices; promote a professional, collaborative, and learning-focused culture.
• Develop, monitor, and report program goals, deliverables, dashboards, and performance measures approved by the Department Director; translate service, quality, compliance, workforce, partnership, and employment data into timely leadership action.
• Analyze workflows, systems, trends, and barriers; identify root causes; and improve program quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and fidelity through direct observation, data review, stakeholder feedback, corrective action, and sustained follow-through.
• Ensure compliance with applicable agency, funding, training, professional, and regulatory requirements, including MD DDA, MD DORS, DC DDA, DC RSA, Ticket to Work, PCP, and PORII requirements; ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling and accurate, timely service documentation, including PCP preparation, goal documentation, progress reports, funding or billing reports, and attendance records.
• Serve as a leadership resource for people supported, families, and caregivers; communicate clearly, promptly, and respectfully, including during difficult or sensitive situations; and help resolve barriers, support informed decisions, and ensure high-quality services.
• Develop the annual program budget for Department Director approval, manage resources responsibly, monitor financial performance, and respond promptly to financial, billing, staffing, and operational variances.
• Maintain programmatic and administrative functions in alignment with agency practices; collaborate with Program Directors and organizational leaders and use cross-department resources to improve operations; act as backup to the Department Director; and contribute to agency priorities, workgroups, and committees.

ABOUT YOU

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Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; master’s degree or advanced study preferred.

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At least three years of experience supporting people with disabilities.

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At least three years of management or supervisory experience.

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Demonstrated experience managing budgets, compliance, and quality systems.

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Experience with performance measures, staff development, and external partnerships.

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Strong commitment to competitive integrated employment.

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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Ensures Accountability: Establishes ownership, follows through, and monitors results.
• Plans and Aligns: Sets priorities and aligns work and resources with broader goals.
• Strategic Mindset: Connects future needs, organizational vision, and action.
• Collaborates: Builds trust and works across teams to achieve shared goals.
• Customer Focus: Responds to the needs of people supported, families, and partners.
• Decision Quality: Uses sound judgment, analysis, experience, and data.
• Drives Results: Achieves outcomes and holds self and others to high standards.
• Manages Complexity: Interprets varied information and resolves complex problems.
• Develops Talent: Coaches, mentors, and develops supervisors and staff to build skills and meet performance expectations.
• Builds Networks: Builds and sustains relationships with host sites, employers, funders, and government and community partners.

WE OFFER

• Health, Dental & Vision Plans.
• Competitive Pay
• STD & Basic Life Insurances
• Matching 403B
• Paid Vacation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Employee Program Assistance.
• And more!

SEEC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce in an inclusive culture environment. SEEC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws