What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Support Coordinator position at FUTURES UNLIMITED INC?
Are you a compassionate leader who believes everyone deserves the opportunity to live, work, and thrive in their community?
Futures Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a passionate, motivated, and people-focused Vocational Support Coordinator to lead our Day Services Program in Wellington, Kansas.
For over 50 years, Futures Unlimited has been a trusted provider of services throughout Sumner County, empowering individuals and families through Developmental Disability Services, Head Start and Early Head Start programs, and Public Transportation. Our mission is simple: helping people of every age receive the support they need with the dignity they deserve.
If you are a hands-on leader who enjoys developing employees, solving problems, building strong teams, and creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this may be the opportunity you've been searching for.
Starting Salary: $50,000 annually
About the Role
The Vocational Support Coordinator provides leadership and oversight of the agency's Day Services Program, ensuring high-quality, person-centered supports that help individuals achieve meaningful lives through work, community involvement, personal growth, and increased independence.
As a member of the agency's management team, you will play a vital role in shaping program quality, staff development, compliance, and long-term organizational success.
What You'll Do
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Day Services Program
- Supervise and support program supervisors and direct support professionals
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop quality staff
- Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on person-centered services
- Participate in agency-wide management discussions involving fiscal management, strategic planning, compliance, and program development
- Ensure facilities, vehicles, and equipment are maintained in accordance with agency standards and licensure requirements
- Monitor program quality and regulatory compliance
- Coordinate and support electronic documentation systems and staff training
- Assist with behavior support processes and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Provide direct support to individuals when needed
- Respond to program needs and serve in an on-call rotation
Why Join Futures Unlimited?
At Futures Unlimited, you'll do more than manage a program—you'll help create opportunities and improve lives.
Our team works every day to support individuals in pursuing meaningful work, engaging community experiences, healthy relationships, and greater independence. As Vocational Support Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, influence the future of our services, and make a lasting impact in your community.
If you're looking for a career that combines leadership, purpose, and service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help empower people to live their best lives.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of supervisory or management experience
- At least one year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to live within a reasonable commuting distance of Wellington, Kansas
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience balancing operations, compliance, and person-centered supports
- Strong organizational and technology skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential