Manager, Community Service

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Light House for the Blind and Visually Impaired, San Francisco, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $ Annually

POSITION
:
Manager, Community Service

REPORTS TO
: VP, Rehab and Clinical Services

STATUS
:
Full-Time

UNION ELIGIBLE: No

WORK ARRANGEMENT
:
Hybrid – 3 days onsite

SALARY RANGE:$75,000 - $130,000

Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the Light House’s vision is a world where blind and low vision people flourish, and its mission is to promote independence, community, and equity created by and with blind and low vision people.

• Blindness Positivity:
  We take pride in our ability to navigate our lives as blind and low vision people.
• Disability Justice:
  We recognize the inherent worth of every person and commit to advancing equity and interdependency.
• Inclusion:
  We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to belong and live to their full potential, encompassing their identities, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Excellence:
  We provide the highest-quality services and products, and we continuously learn, improve, and innovate.
• Empowerment:
  We encourage self-determination, independence, and autonomy.
• Compassion:
  We make efforts to understand one another, and we treat every person with dignity and respect.

The Manager, Community Service is a working manager maintaining a caseload at 49% of programming and is responsible for providing daily supervision of the Adult Program service providers within Light House’s service area.

The Community Services Department at the Light House is a dynamic and compassionate team that provides essential support, education, and advocacy. Through its comprehensive range of programs, the department empowers individuals who are blind, low vision, or Deaf Blind to lead independent, fulfilling lives and fosters a more inclusive and understanding community. The department organizes a variety of recreational and social activities that provide opportunities for individuals to connect with others, build friendships, and participate in community life.

Activities may include sports, arts and crafts, cultural outings, and support groups, all designed to foster a sense of belonging and community.

A minimum of 3 years experience working in adult programming, rehabilitation teaching, or informal education. Experiencing managing a team is preferred.

Bicultural and bilingual welcomed, particularly in languages like American Sign Language, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Tagalog, or Vietnamese.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong Microsoft office skills and experience in database entry; strong interpersonal skills to relate to staff, blind/visually impaired students, and persons in the community with varied backgrounds and viewpoints. Ability to formulate individual, sequential training plan. Ability to move about within a variety of environmental conditions. Knowledge of braille desired.

Demonstrated attention to detail and in possession of problem-solving skills; flexibility and ability to multi-task; ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment; and grant and project oversight abilities.

• Maintains an adult program case load at 49% of work time
• In response to community needs, develop and implement a full schedule of programs at Light House campuses and in the community
• Plan and coordinate adult programs in partnership with Rehab and Connections teams,from conception to execution, ensuring each event is executed on…