Manager, Community Employment

Empower Inclusive Employment. Build Community. Change Lives.

At Aspire, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to work, grow, contribute, and thrive in their community. We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and people-centered Manager, Community Employment to lead innovative employment and community-based programs that create meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to shape futures, strengthen employer partnerships, and build a more inclusive workforce. 

About The Role

The Manager, Community Employment leads Aspire’s Community Employment program, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services that help individuals achieve meaningful employment, independence, and full community participation.

You’ll lead a dynamic team of Employment Specialists and Career Navigators while serving as a key connector between Aspire, employers, and the community. Your leadership will directly impact job placement success, workforce readiness, and long-term participant outcomes.

If you are energized by relationship-building, leadership, innovation, and mission-driven work — we’d love to meet you. 

What You'll Do 

Lead High-Impact Programs

• Oversee daily operations for Community Employment
• Drive measurable outcomes including job placements, retention, skill development, and participant engagement 
• Ensure programs remain person-centered, compliant, and outcomes-focused 
• Use data and performance metrics to continuously improve services and efficiency 

Build Employer & Community Partnerships

• Develop strong relationships with inclusive employers across diverse industries 
• Create warm employment pipelines for Aspire participants 
• Represent Aspire at hiring fairs, workforce events, and community partnerships 
• Align workforce opportunities with participant strengths and labor market needs

Oversee Aspire's Work Readiness Program

• Lead and enhance Aspire’s four-week Work Readiness Program 
• Ensure curriculum supports workplace skills, communication, professionalism, and self-advocacy 
• Support smooth transitions into employment services and long-term success

Inspire & Develop Teams

• Supervise and coach Employment Specialists, Career Navigators, and related staff 
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented culture 
• Support staff development, performance management, and professional learning  Champion Participant Success

Champion Participant Success

• Ensure individualized, respectful, and coordinated services 
• Support teams in addressing barriers to employment and community inclusion 
• Serve as a leader for complex participant or service concerns Inspire & Develop Teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field 
• 3+ years of program management experience, preferably in disability services, employment services, or life skills supports 
• Previous people leadership experience 
• Experience building employer or community partnerships 
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills 
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to obtain required 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree 
• CRC licensure 
• Experience with workforce development systems 
• Background in quality improvement and data-driven program management 

The Ideal Candidate Is:

• A collaborative and empowering leader
• Passionate about disability inclusion and equitable employment
• Skilled at building partnerships and driving outcomes
• Innovative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Compassionate, accountable, and mission-driven

Leadership Competencies

We are looking for leaders who:

• Achieve Results 
• Build Effective Teams 
• Cultivate Innovation 
• Make Quality Decisions 
• Tackle Tough Issues 

Why Aspire?

At Aspire, your work matters every single day. You’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live full, self-directed lives. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, growth, and impact — where team members are valued as much as the people we serve.

  What We Offer 

• Meaningful, mission-driven work 
• Collaborative and supportive culture 
• Opportunities for growth and leadership development 
• Competitive salary and benefits package 
• The chance to create lasting community impact 

Ready to Make An Impact?

Join Aspire and help build a world where every individual has the opportunity to work, belong, and thrive!