Join the team at The Independence Center named one of The Gazette's Best Workplaces in 2023!

Who we are:

The Independence Center (The IC) is the local home of civil rights for people with disabilities. Working with individuals, their families, and the community, we create independence so that all may thrive. We are not an assisted living center; instead, our organization provides information, resources, and support to help people with disabilities live, learn, work, play, and participate in civic life as equals. We are a purpose driven organization with a goal to build a world where everyone is Known, Valued and Included.

What makes us great:

The IC offers a fun, casual and supportive work environment, competitive pay, and great benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer-paid Life, D&D, and Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with match
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Flexible Fridays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Building a world where every person is Known, Value and Included

What we are looking for:

The Independent Living (IL) Program Manager is responsible for working closely with the IL Director to develop the overall program vision and ensure quality programs and employee deliverables. Oversees the IL program's day-to-day operations by providing daily interaction with employees to ensure progress and manages consumer concerns. Ensures IL programs meet all state and federal compliance standards, and the philosophy, mission, goals, and core values of the Independence Center are maintained. Maintains positive relationships with partnering agencies by providing information and representation for The Independence Center.

What you bring to the table:

• Ensure the philosophy, mission, and goals of the Independent Living programs are maintained.
• Work with the Director of IL to develop strategies to ensure quality programming, growth and business objectives are met.
• Oversee day-to-day program activities to include employee management, orientation/training of new employees, and ongoing training of employees.
• Have a strong understanding of the CILSuite database to support employees and ensure quality documentation of goals and services.
• Maintain relationships with the state and other community partners to advocate for people with disabilities and ensure program quality.
• Strong ability to analyze data and make changes to processes and procedures.
• Tactful, diplomatic, and empathetic with good listening skills and an approachable personality.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and works within the confines of HIPPA regulations.
• The capacity to empower individuals to advocate for themselves to maximize independence.
• Regular investment in the development and coordination of FFS programs throughout Independent Living programming.
• Ensure that high level support is offered to all IL Team members; to include planning and implementation of meetings, Team accommodations and program/ event support.
• Inform, assist in application and manage program grants, including maintaining compliance and timely reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Services, related field.
• Three years of leadership/managerial experience.
• Experience with developing and monitoring program budgets and grants.
• Ability to travel within Colorado Springs and surrounding counties to meet with individuals and groups, to present information and training.
• Proficient with computers, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.

All the legal stuff:

The Independence Center is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.