Manager, Employment Training Program (Distribution Center Industry)
Aspire Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Overview
Empower potential. Build pathways. Drive real employment outcomes. At Aspire, we believe meaningful employment changes lives. As our Manager, Employment Training Program (ETP), you’ll lead a hands-on, distribution center–focused training program that prepares individuals with disabilities for competitive, integrated employment. You’ll bring distribution, logistics, or warehouse operations expertise along with workforce development experience to deliver curriculum and real‑world training in areas like inventory management, order picking and packing, workplace safety, equipment handling, teamwork and time management. Partnering across teams you’ll help connect participants to roles such as warehouse associate, picker/packer, shipping and receiving, and inventory support, while advancing individualized career goals. This is more than a management role—it’s a chance to lead with purpose, build industry relevant skills, and drive measurable employment impact every day.
What You’ll Do
Oversee daily operations of Aspire’s Employment Training Program, ensuring high-quality, consistent service delivery
Implement and manage curriculum-based training, including classroom instruction and work-based learning
Track and improve participant progress, job readiness, and skill attainment
Guide participants through their journey—providing hands-on coaching and support where it matters most
Ensure effective staffing and a responsive, participant-centered environment
Build & Inspire a High-Performing Team
Recruit, coach, and develop a team supporting training, internships, and employment placement
Create clear, actionable pathways from training to competitive employment
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth
Monitor key outcomes like job placement, retention, and satisfaction, and use data to drive results
Champion Participant Success & Program Quality
Serve as a key liaison between participants, families, staff, and community partners
Ensure services are person-centered, coordinated, and outcomes-driven
Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
Lead quality improvement efforts—enhancing curriculum, processes, and participant experience
Collaborate Across the Organization
Partner with Program Leadership, Growth Initiatives, and Admissions to build strong program cohorts
Represent the program internally and externally to strengthen community connections and opportunities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Business, or related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in employment services, training programs, or disability services
Minimum 2 years of team leadership or supervisory experience
Experience delivering or managing curriculum-based training programs
Industry experience in Distribution, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, or similar environments
Strong ability to build partnerships and engage stakeholders
Data-driven mindset with experience tracking and improving outcomes
Valid driver’s license (Illinois) and good driving record + willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certifications
Bonus Points For
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) licensure
Experience with workforce development systems
Background in quality improvement and performance metrics
Who You Are
A motivational leader who brings out the best in others
A relationship builder who connects easily across teams and communities
A strategic thinker who uses data to drive decisions
Highly organized, adaptable, and energized by a fast-paced environment
Passionate about including and empowering people of all abilities
Why Aspire?
Make a direct, visible impact on people’s lives every day
Lead a program that blends innovation, hands-on learning, and real employment outcomes
Be part of a mission-driven organization that values growth, collaboration, and purpose
Help individuals achieve independence, confidence, and meaningful careers
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you\'re driven to lead with purpose and create real opportunities for others, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help build pathways to employment that truly change lives.
Salary:
$65,000 annually
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Empower potential. Build pathways. Drive real employment outcomes. At Aspire, we believe meaningful employment changes lives. As our Manager, Employment Training Program (ETP), you’ll lead a hands-on, distribution center–focused training program that prepares individuals with disabilities for competitive, integrated employment. You’ll bring distribution, logistics, or warehouse operations expertise along with workforce development experience to deliver curriculum and real‑world training in areas like inventory management, order picking and packing, workplace safety, equipment handling, teamwork and time management. Partnering across teams you’ll help connect participants to roles such as warehouse associate, picker/packer, shipping and receiving, and inventory support, while advancing individualized career goals. This is more than a management role—it’s a chance to lead with purpose, build industry relevant skills, and drive measurable employment impact every day.
What You’ll Do
Oversee daily operations of Aspire’s Employment Training Program, ensuring high-quality, consistent service delivery
Implement and manage curriculum-based training, including classroom instruction and work-based learning
Track and improve participant progress, job readiness, and skill attainment
Guide participants through their journey—providing hands-on coaching and support where it matters most
Ensure effective staffing and a responsive, participant-centered environment
Build & Inspire a High-Performing Team
Recruit, coach, and develop a team supporting training, internships, and employment placement
Create clear, actionable pathways from training to competitive employment
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth
Monitor key outcomes like job placement, retention, and satisfaction, and use data to drive results
Champion Participant Success & Program Quality
Serve as a key liaison between participants, families, staff, and community partners
Ensure services are person-centered, coordinated, and outcomes-driven
Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
Lead quality improvement efforts—enhancing curriculum, processes, and participant experience
Collaborate Across the Organization
Partner with Program Leadership, Growth Initiatives, and Admissions to build strong program cohorts
Represent the program internally and externally to strengthen community connections and opportunities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Business, or related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in employment services, training programs, or disability services
Minimum 2 years of team leadership or supervisory experience
Experience delivering or managing curriculum-based training programs
Industry experience in Distribution, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, or similar environments
Strong ability to build partnerships and engage stakeholders
Data-driven mindset with experience tracking and improving outcomes
Valid driver’s license (Illinois) and good driving record + willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certifications
Bonus Points For
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) licensure
Experience with workforce development systems
Background in quality improvement and performance metrics
Who You Are
A motivational leader who brings out the best in others
A relationship builder who connects easily across teams and communities
A strategic thinker who uses data to drive decisions
Highly organized, adaptable, and energized by a fast-paced environment
Passionate about including and empowering people of all abilities
Why Aspire?
Make a direct, visible impact on people’s lives every day
Lead a program that blends innovation, hands-on learning, and real employment outcomes
Be part of a mission-driven organization that values growth, collaboration, and purpose
Help individuals achieve independence, confidence, and meaningful careers
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you\'re driven to lead with purpose and create real opportunities for others, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help build pathways to employment that truly change lives.
Salary:
$65,000 annually
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