Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Muncy (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1 to guide the District Office, lead a team serving individuals with disabilities, and shape service delivery through strong partnerships. This full-time role emphasizes staff development, program oversight, and regulatory compliance.

The position offers telework eligibility after training, negotiable hours, and a starting salary of $78,925.00.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional social or human services experience including two years serving persons with disabilities and one year supervisory/consultative experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning to guide service delivery, funding use, and staffing needs.
• Operational oversight of office functions and partnerships.
• Staff leadership including direction, performance evaluation and growth support.
• Fiscal control ensuring spending aligns with goals and regulations.
• Program evaluation to assess performance and identify improvements.
• Compliance management with federal and state rules and agency policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1 position with the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services offers a chance to guide important work that helps people reach their employment goals. This role leads a team that supports individuals with disabilities as they prepare for successful careers. You will help shape services, build strong partnerships, and support staff as they provide life-changing assistance. This is a meaningful opportunity to lead with purpose and make a positive difference each day.

This position leads the work of the District Office by guiding staff, managing services, and supporting strong program operations. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Strategic Planning: Develop plans that guide service delivery, funding use, and staffing needs
• Operational Oversight: Organize office functions, manage communication systems, and support community partnerships
• Staff Leadership: Provide direction, evaluate performance, and support professional growth for staff
• Fiscal Control: Monitor service funds and ensure spending aligns with goals and regulations
• Program Evaluation: Review office performance, assess service effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement
• Compliance Management: Ensure all services follow federal and state rules, agency policies, and procedures

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are negotiable within a 7.5 hour work day, with a 30 or 60-minute lunch, depending on selected work schedule. AWS (alternate work schedule) may be available.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Williamsport. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $78,925.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional social or human services experience that includes two years of professional experience working in programs that serve persons with disabilities and that includes or is supplemented by one year of professional supervisory or consultative social or human services experience, and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional experience working in programs that serve persons with disabilities and that includes or is supplemented by one year of professional supervisory or consultative social or human services experience.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.