Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Emplyoment Horizons; Cedar Knolls (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Employer-paid health coverage

Tuition assistance up to $9,000/year

401(k) with 3% match

Collaborative mission-focused culture

Job summary

Employment Horizons in Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 is seeking a dynamic Manager of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to lead our team in delivering high-quality, person-centered employment support. This salaried role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with a strong mission to help adults with disabilities gain workplace skills and independence.

You will supervise staff, oversee instructional design, ensure effective case management, and collaborate with internal departments to

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• 3+ years in vocational rehabilitation or employment readiness programs.
• 1+ years in personnel management.
• Experience developing or overseeing training/instructional content.
• Knowledge of work readiness, 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).

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Time management

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Voc Rehab/Counseling/Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, 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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.