Resource Operations Manager

Employment & Resource Operations Manager Starting at $25.00/hour, depending on experience (DOE)
Full-Time | Warrensburg, MO | RISE Community Services Why You'll Want to Work at RISEYou're looking for more than your next job. You want a place where you can lead people, build relationships, create opportunities, and make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow as a leader.

At RISE, we invest in our employees and offer a benefits package that includes:100% employer-paid health insurance for eligible full-time employees

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and birthday time off Employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance

Retirement matching up to 4%
Tuition reimbursement up to $4,160 annually

Paid training and professional development opportunities

Optional dental and vision insurance

Employee referral bonuses and opportunities for advancement

You'll join a mission-driven organization that values connection, belonging, accountability, and developing the next generation of leaders.

What You'll Get to Own You'll help lead services that empower individuals with disabilities to find meaningful employment, build independence, access community resources, and achieve their personal goals.

Working alongside our Employment & Resource Director, you'll oversee the daily operations of employment services, community resources, transition services, and mobile crews.

You'll have the opportunity to develop employees, strengthen community partnerships, manage resources, and improve how services are delivered.

We're not looking for someone who simply keeps things running. We're looking for a leader who sees opportunities, takes initiative, develops people, solves problems, and turns ideas into measurable results.

You'll Have the Opportunity toLead, coach, and develop employees and supervisors while building future leaders

Oversee daily operations across employment services, community resources, transition services, and mobile crews

Build relationships with employers, schools, service providers, and community partners

Identify new employment opportunities and expand community connections

Manage staffing, department resources, budgets, and operational priorities

Use performance data and KPIs to improve service quality and outcomes

Identify gaps, simplify processes, and implement improvements that make work easier and more effective

Support employee training, professional development, and accountability

Ensure services meet agency expectations, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with leadership to turn department goals into action and measurable results

You May Be a Great Fit If You Enjoy leading people and helping others reach their potential

Take ownership and follow through without needing constant direction

Naturally build relationships and connect people with opportunities

Can balance compassion, accountability, and results

See challenges as opportunities to find better solutions

Are comfortable making decisions and having difficult conversations

Can manage multiple teams, projects, and priorities

Enjoy improving processes rather than settling for  the way we've always done it Use data, feedback, and results to guide decisions

Believe great leaders don't just manage employees — they develop future leaders

Regularly ask,  How can we make this better? What You'll Need At least 2 years of experience in community-based services, employment services, or case management

At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, business administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered

Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Ability to manage staff, budgets, priorities, and operational…