Director of Vocational Services

 

OUR COMPANY:

At Boone Center, Inc., we are dedicated to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) find fulfilling employment opportunities that align with their skills and interests. For more than 65 years, we have been a trusted partner for individuals, families, and businesses seeking inclusive workforce solutions.

We offer real opportunities for meaningful work. Our continuum of programs and services reflects our knowledge that every person has his or her own unique abilities—and every person can contribute.

BCI Packaging is a for-purpose, non-profit contract packaging company that offers purposeful work for adults with disabilities. We serve local and global companies with purpose-driven co-packaging and co-manufacturing services that are second to none. 

We operate with integrity, positivity, respect, accountability, innovation, service, and empathy. If our mission and values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply today.

The duties of this role will include designing strategic sales plans and assessing costs + competition. In addition to being an excellent communicator, our ideal candidate will also demonstrate exceptional negotiation and leadership skills. This individual will be responsible for meeting BCI’s annual sales targets and margins.

Job Summary:
The Director of Vocational Employment Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of all Vocational Employment programming, including Pre-Vocational Services, Vocational Skills Training programs, and the Summer Work Program. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving services that prepare individuals with disabilities for competitive, integrated employment.
The Director ensures high-quality, person-centered programming that builds workplace readiness, technical skills, and successful employment pathways. This position works collaboratively with internal teams, funding sources, school districts, and community partners to create meaningful training and employment opportunities.
In addition, the Director serves as the lead coordinator for the Summer Work Program, ensuring the development of impactful, compliant, and well-supported work experiences for participating students.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Oversight

• Provide leadership and direction for Pre-Vocational Services and Vocational Skills Training programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices.
• Design, implement, and evaluate workforce readiness and vocational training programs, including classroom-based, site-based, and on-the-job training.
• Ensure programming prepares individuals for entry-level and career pathway employment opportunities.
• Oversee participant intake, assessment, progress monitoring, and successful program completion.

Curriculum Development & Instructional Oversight

• Oversee the development and delivery of vocational and soft skills curriculum (e.g., communication, teamwork, time management, workplace safety).
• Support the team to ensure training materials, lesson plans, and instructional methods meet diverse learning needs and industry expectations.
• Monitor participant learning outcomes through skill assessments, employer-based tasks, and performance evaluations.
• Support continuous improvement of curriculum, training aids, and instructional practices.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise and support vocational instructors and staff.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff, including seasonal Summer Work Program staff.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture focused on participant success.
• Provide ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Manage staff schedules, assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct regular team meetings to maintain communication, consistency, and quality across programming.

Summer Work Program Coordination

• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Summer Work Program for high school students.
• Secure and coordinate local businesses to serve as summer work sites.
• Oversee participant recruitment, intake interviews, and onboarding processes.
• Supervise and support summer job coaches to ensure quality experiences for participants.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and billing related to summer programming.

Community & Employer Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, employers, funding agencies, school districts, and community organizations.
• Develop new vocational training opportunities and employment partnerships.
• Ensure training programs align with current industry standards and workforce needs.
• Promote program visibility and engagement within the community.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Promote and enforce a safe, clean, and structured learning environment.
• Ensure all services are delivered in compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including CARF, Medicaid Waiver requirements, and organizational policies.
• Oversee accurate and timely documentation of services, progress notes, and billing requirements.
• Maintain audit-ready files and ensure staff adherence to documentation standards.
• Track and analyze program outcomes, including skill development, completion rates, and employment transitions.
• Use data to drive program improvements and ensure effectiveness.
• Prepare and submit reports to leadership and funding sources as required.
• Participate in internal quality assurance processes and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain effective communication with participants, families, guardians, staff, funders, and community partners.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure coordinated, seamless service delivery.
• Represent Vocational Employment Services in internal and external meetings, committees, and partnerships.
• Stay current on workforce development trends and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Workforce Development, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in vocational training, workforce development, or human services.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Strong background in curriculum development, training, or instructional delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain employer and community partnerships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and data tracking systems. 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to pull up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. 
• Ability to reach, turn and twist above and below the waist. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics may vary.  The following are representative characteristics an employee can encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full Time- Salary 60,000
Locations: St. Peters and Lakeside (63376)

BENEFITS INCLUDE: 

• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Jury Duty
• 128 Hours of accruable PTO
• Employer-subsidized Health, Dental and Vision, with a partial in-network deductible reimbursement plan
• Immediate vesting in 403b with up to 4% salary match 
• 100% employer-paid Short-term Disability (60% pay for up to 13 weeks, with $750 weekly maximum)
• 100% employer-paid Long-term Disability (60% pay up to retirement age, with $5,000 monthly maximum)
• 100% employer-paid Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment plan with a $20,000 benefit
• 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and TravelConnect Travel Assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

It is the policy of BCI to provide equal employment opportunities. BCI will not discriminate against any staff member or applicant for employment with regard to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, disability, military status, or any other status protected by law.