{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"65130202cfd38e33774e40c5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/65130202cfd38e33774e40c5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/65130202cfd38e33774e40c5","title":"Assistant Career Development Program Manager","description":"Assistant Career Development Program Manager\nLocation: Norwalk/Stamford (and Danbury, as needed)\nSchedule: M-F 8:30A-4:30P Flex (Full Time 40 Hours)\nSalary: $49,160 / salary\nAbout Us:\nAbility Beyond is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving their personal best. We provide a wide range of services including career development programs aimed at empowering individuals to secure meaningful employment opportunities.\nPosition Overview:\nWe are seeking a dedicated Assistant Career Development Program Managers (ACDPM) to join our team. This role, funded through DDS, is crucial for providing direct support and guidance in employment services. As an ACDPM, you will actively engage with individuals seeking employment, oversee employment specialists and job coaches, and play a hands-on role in delivering career development services.\nResponsibilities:\nGuide and support team members, offering training and feedback to foster their professional growth while demonstrating expertise in DDS best practices.\nEnsure service quality and program integrity by adhering to standards and benchmarks for intake, meetings, service delivery, and discharge planning.\nManage assigned caseloads, serving as the primary contact for team members and stakeholders, and overseeing referrals while maintaining effective communication.\nDevelop and implement innovative solutions to challenges, helping individuals achieve and maintain employment.\nMentor new staff in employment services practices and policies, and assist in creating and delivering training programs.\nForge and maintain strong relationships with funding sources, community partners, and internal teams, representing Ability Beyond positively in all interactions.\nSupport the CDPM in managing the program area and assume supervisory responsibilities as needed, ensuring adherence to communication standards and staying updated on industry trends and best practices.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field.\nFlexibility to work in Danbury, CT as needed.\nAt least 2 years of experience as an employment specialist or in a DDS-related role.\nValid driver’s license required.\nCertified Employment Support Professional (CESP) designation preferred.\n\nBenefits:\nExtensive paid training and certification program\nGenerous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)\nPaid time off (increases over years of service)\nSelf-directed retirement plan options (403B)\nPSLF loan forgiveness eligibility\nAccess to an Employee Assistance Program including mental health resources\nEmployee mentorship program\n\nTo see the day in the life of an Employment Specialist at Ability Beyond, click the link here:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLUarkFlG34","company":"Ability Beyond","rawCompany":"ability beyond","city":"Ridgefield","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:11:46.997Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1015.00","title":"Rehabilitation Counselors","slug":"rehabilitation-counselors"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"11-3131.00","title":"Training and Development Managers","slug":"training-and-development-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"624310","title":"Vocational Rehabilitation Services","slug":"vocational-rehabilitation-services"},{"code":"624120","title":"Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities","slug":"services-for-the-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities"},{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Career Development Program Manager","description":"Assistant Career Development Program Manager\nLocation: Norwalk/Stamford (and Danbury, as needed)\nSchedule: M-F 8:30A-4:30P Flex (Full Time 40 Hours)\nSalary: $49,160 / salary\nAbout Us:\nAbility Beyond is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving their personal best. 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