VR Supervisor

State of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia, through the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, seeks a VR Supervisor to lead case management and program oversight. The role directs staff, ensures compliance with federal and state standards, and improves service delivery for individuals with disabilities seeking employment.

The position emphasizes collaboration across units and community partners. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of management experience in human services (Master's preferred) and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of job-related subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program.
• Certification and two (2) years of job-related subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program.
• Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Mgr 1, Social Svcs (SSM010) or equivalent position.

Responsibilities

• Oversees service delivery across multiple units or program areas, ensuring quality, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Manages daily operations, including staffing, budgeting, resource allocation, workflow management, and performance outcomes.
• Ensures programs meet federal, state, and local standards, including documentation, reporting, audit readiness, and overall agency compliance.
• Directs subordinate multidisciplinary staff, providing coaching, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage and service continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Policy & Compliance

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: VR Supervisor Agency: Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Job Requisition ID: JR0000007309 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: $80,000.00

Job Description: Summary/Objective: A vocational rehabilitation supervisor blends leadership, case management, and program oversight to ensure individuals with disabilities receive effective support toward employment and independence. The role requires a mix of administrative expertise, counseling knowledge, and collaborative skills. Directs subordinate staff within the office coverage area.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Oversees service delivery across multiple units or program areas, ensuring quality, consistency, and effectiveness.
• 2. Manages daily operations, including staffing, budgeting, resource allocation, workflow management, and performance outcomes.
• 3. Ensures programs meet federal, state, and local standards, including documentation, reporting, audit readiness, and overall agency compliance.
• 4. Ensuring services are designed to protect vulnerable populations and promote community well‑being.
• 5. Monitors program outcomes, analyzes data, and implements initiatives to improve client success, service accessibility, efficiency, equity, and effectiveness.
• 6. Directs subordinate multidisciplinary staff, providing coaching, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• 7. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage and service continuity.
• 8. Interviews, hires, trains, evaluates, and when necessary, disciplines or discharges social services employees.
• 9. Builds and encourages a collaborative, inclusive, high‑performance, team‑oriented environment within units and across partner agencies.
• 10. Represents the agency in partnerships with community organizations, employers, educational institutions, and government entities. Builds and maintains relationships that expand service capacity and improve client outcomes.
• 11. Participates in community outreach, advisory boards, stakeholder meetings, and maintains positive working relationships with community partners and the county DFCS Board

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• 1. Leadership, Teamwork & Talent Development
• 2. Decision Making, Accountability & Results Orientation
• 3. Program & Regulatory Expertise
• 4. Data Analysis, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
• 5. Communication, Collaboration & Community Engagement

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of job-related subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program OR Certification and two (2) years of job-related subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program OR Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Mgr 1, Social Svcs (SSM010) or equivalent position.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1. Master's degree in a related field
• 2. Two (2) years of experience working with individuals with disabilities

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages a team within the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that team.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job perform duties in an office setting. This is a 40-hour workweek requirement. The position may involve managing a high-volume workload and demands a high level of accuracy while working with deadlines. Regular attendance is an important part of being successful in this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made available to qualified individuals upon request.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

As a condition of employment with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, you must successfully complete a mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and additional checks required for your job. All candidates interested in employment with The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-B1 employment visa).

AAP/EEO Statement

GVRA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable Accommodations

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request a reasonable accommodation during any step in the hiring process, please contact our HR Team at [e-mail].

GVRA: The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Our programs impact both employers and job seekers. Our bottom line is to tailor our services to fit your needs. And our promise to you is consistent professional service with responsive and responsible follow-up.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of job-related subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program; or related certification and two (2) years of job-related subordinate management experience in a human service delivery program; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Mgr 1, Social Svcs (SSM010) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.