Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Alternate work schedule

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager 1 in Williamsport to guide staff and oversee services for people with disabilities. You will shape program operations, build partnerships, and lead with a focus on outcomes.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, fiscal oversight, and staff development, with negotiable hours and potential telework after training.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional social or human services experience that includes two years serving persons with disabilities and one year supervisory or consultative experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years serving persons with disabilities and one year supervisory or consultative experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Social services

Disability programs

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary

$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location

Lycoming County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60518-44843

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI BVRS Williamsport Dstr Off

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

44843

Position Number

00045553

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

F3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00126245

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Williamsport District Office

Worksite Address

The Grit Building, Suite 102

208 West 3rd Street

City

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17701

Contact Name

Kaleya Rivera Pena

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.