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Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Employment Horizons, Inc.

Cedar Knolls, NJFull-time$60–75K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$60–75K/yr
Location
Cedar Knolls, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

First Aid/CPR Certification Or Willingness To ObtainMaster's degree

Job overview

Employment Horizons seeks a Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to lead staff and coordinate person-centered employment support for adults with disabilities. The role combines supervision, program coordination, and instructional leadership, including oversight of vocational instruction, case management, participant progress, and compliance. The manager also maintains a participant caseload, provides direct service, and works with internal departments, referral sources, external partners, and stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Vocational RehabilitationEmployment ReadinessTraining Content DevelopmentWork Readiness PrinciplesDisability ServicesIndividualized PlanningLeadershipOrganizationTime ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationFacilitationInterpersonal SkillsMicrosoft OfficeCurriculum DevelopmentTraining CoordinationInstructional DesignCARF StandardsWorkforce DevelopmentSpanishEnglish

Qualifications

Master's in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Social Work, or Related Field3+ Years Vocational Rehabilitation or Employment Readiness Experience1+ Years Personnel Management ExperienceFirst Aid/CPR Certification or Willingness to ObtainRehabilitation Counselor CertificationValid Driver's License

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Compensation

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Employment Horizons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting people with barriers to employment in achieving their individual vocational objectives and establishing self-sufficiency in the community.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to lead our team in delivering high-quality, person-centered employment support. This role combines staff supervision, program coordination, and instructional leadership to help adults with disabilities gain the skills and support needed to thrive in the workplace.

If you enjoy helping people grow, developing engaging training experiences, and leading a team that makes a meaningful impact, this is the role for you.

Schedule: Full-time, Salaried, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and support department staff to ensure excellent service delivery, compliance, and teamwork

Oversee the design, development, and coordination of vocational instruction that is interactive, relevant, and fun

Ensure participants receive high-quality case management services, including intake, eligibility determination, and individualized planning

Review and support the delivery of training content, providing coaching and guidance to team members

Collaborate with internal departments to align instruction with participant goals and program objectives

Monitor participant progress and use outcomes data to adapt programming

Manage departmental documentation, reporting, and compliance with funder and accreditation requirements

Maintain a caseload of program participants and participate in direct service

Coordinate weekly department meetings, ensure staff training, and promote a supportive, inclusive team culture

Serve as a liaison to referral sources, external partners, and stakeholders

Represent the department in audits, evaluations, and accreditation processes

Benefits:

Employment Horizons values its team and offers a competitive benefits package, including:

Generous paid time off: 15 holidays, 18 vacation days, and 10 sick days

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Education Assistance Program: Up to $9,000 per year in tuition assistance

401(k) plan with a 3% company match

A collaborative and mission-focused work environment where your leadership makes a difference

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field

3+ years of experience working in vocational rehabilitation or employment readiness programs

1+ years of experience in personnel management

Experience developing or overseeing training/instructional content

Knowledge of work readiness principles, disability services, and individualized planning

Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

First Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

Valid driver’s license

Experience in curriculum development, training coordination, or instructional design

Familiarity with CARF standards and workforce development best practices

Bilingual (especially Spanish/English) is a plus

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use their hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Employment Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

32018

Job Type

Full Time

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