We are seeking a motivated and community-minded Community and Education Manager who is ready to make a real impact. At Services to Enhance Potential (STEP), our mission is to support individuals in pursuing their goals and achieving personal satisfaction in their lives.

In this highly collaborative role, you’ll help strengthen STEP’s presence in the community by developing partnerships, coordinating innovative learning opportunities, and connecting individuals to resources that support personal growth and independence. You’ll play a key role in designing and facilitating educational programs, supporting community outreach initiatives, and ensuring the people we serve have access to experiences that enrich their lives and expand their possibilities.

If you’re energized by building relationships, creating meaningful learning environments, and advocating for individuals with diverse abilities, this is a chance to turn your passion into purpose. Join STEP and help shape a more inclusive, empowered, and connected community – one program, one partnership, and one person at a time.

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The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with a background in behavioral health, developmental disabilities, or human services who thrives in a mission-driven environment.

Click Here for the Full Job Description: Manager-Clinical-Supports Coordination 

Dearborn, MI – [February 12, 2026] – Services To Enhance Potential (STEP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Patricia Barthwell, Elizabeth London, and Melissa Sampey.  

“On behalf of the entire organization, I’m delighted to welcome our new Board members,” said Dr. Sara Grivetti, CEO of STEP. “Their leadership, experience, and commitment to our mission will be instrumental as we continue to grow and serve our community.” 

Patricia Barthwell brings over 14 years of experience in banking and more than 22 years in education, providing expertise in leadership development, data analysis, and administrative instruction. Known for her integrity, mentorship, and commitment to helping others grow, she brings strong strategic insight, research skills, and organizational expertise to the STEP Board. A published author and skilled communicator, Patricia’s dedication to service strengthens STEP’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities. 

Elizabeth London serves as Director of Community Relations at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, where she cultivates trusted partnerships and represents the organization with professionalism, compassion, and care. With extensive experience in client relations and community engagement, she has built meaningful connections across the Downriver and Dearborn communities. London is active with the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as on nonprofit boards supporting senior services and mental health. 

Melissa Sampey has served as a City of Westland Councilwoman since 2021 and as Council President Pro-Tem from 2024–2026, championing inclusive community initiatives. Inspired by her experience as a sibling to a brother with autism, Melissa is a passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities and has led Westland’s first Autism Community Day. She brings extensive nonprofit and fundraising experience through her work with the St. Louis Center, Westland Goodfellows, and other community organizations. Professionally, she is a marketing and promotions consultant, contributing strategic insight in outreach, engagement, and organizational growth. 

STEP is proud to welcome Patricia, Elizabeth, and Melissa, whose collective experience in community engagement, advocacy, and leadership will help guide the organization as it continues to expand programs and opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout Southeast Michigan. 

About STEP
Founded in 1972, STEP has been serving individuals with disabilities in Southeast Michigan for over 50 years. STEP helps individuals with barriers to employment reach their full potential and achieve their life goals through various programs and trainings. These include skill building, supported employment, volunteer opportunities, vocational rehabilitation, and more. For more information about STEP, please visit www.stepcentral.org. 

Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director of Development to lead fundraising, grant writing, marketing, and community engagement efforts. This leadership role is ideal for a strategic relationship-builder who is excited to grow a development program and expand STEP’s impact.

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We have been awarded a grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, for two-year program support for Progressive Art Studio Collective (PASC), a program of Services To Enhance Potential (STEP).

“We are pleased to be supporting Progressive Art Studio Collective which helps expand how artists with disabilities are viewed both inside and outside of the art world,” says Rachel Bers, Program Director of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, “PASC’s commitment to cultivating the talents and careers of its community of artists will lead to a more inclusive and flourishing visual arts field.”

This grant will continue to support PASC in our efforts to advance our artists, make the Detroit and international art world more inclusive, and stimulate contemporary art practice by introducing more artists and curators to disabled creativity, and unconventional artistic practices.

Following Andy Warhol’s will, the mission of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts is the advancement of the visual arts. The foundation manages an innovative and dynamic grants program while also preserving Warhol’s legacy through creative and responsible licensing policies and extensive scholarly research for ongoing catalogue raisonné projects. To date, the foundation has given over $310 million in cash grants to over 1,000 arts organizations around the country and abroad and has donated 52,786 works of art to 322 institutions worldwide.

Image 1 Caption: The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts logo in white over Rodney Hudson’s, “Untitled Freestyle (Blue, Peach, Orange and Brown)”, 2024, watercolor paint and pen on paper, 22 x 31 in

Image 2 Caption: Warhol Foundation logo over green background with “Spring 2025 Grant Recipients” written in white.

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Supports Coordinator Supervisor to guide our Supports Coordination team and ensure that every person we serve receives high-quality, person-centered support. At Services to Enhance Potential (STEP), we are dedicated to helping people build meaningful, self-directed lives.

In this impactful leadership role, you will mentor and develop Supports Coordinators, promote best practices, oversee service planning, and strengthen connections between individuals, families, providers, and community resources. Your work will directly shape the quality of services and the success of those pursuing greater independence, community engagement, and personal fulfillment.

If you’re motivated by collaboration, problem-solving, and leading others toward meaningful outcomes, this is an opportunity to use your skills to make a lasting difference. Join STEP and help elevate both the people we serve and the team that supports them—one plan, one partnership, and one success story at a time.

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