Vocational Manager

Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc. • Concord, NH

5h • $26 - $36

About The Position

Are you a passionate leader dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their educational and career aspirations? Do you have a background in supported employment and a drive to foster inclusive work cultures?

Join our team as a Vocational Manager and lead our dedicated Vocational Specialists in delivering high-quality, evidence-based services within our Community Support Program. This is more than a management role—it is an opportunity to shape vocational services that empower clients to achieve independence and secure fulfilling, long-term employment.

What You’ll Do
Leadership & Development: Provide supervision, guidance, and performance evaluations for Vocational Specialists and assigned staff, cultivating a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Direct Support: Provide direct Supported Employment (SE) services to a small, select caseload of clients, including job development and employment-related functional support.
Evidence-Based Practice: Ensure all vocational services follow evidence-based models (such as IPS) and meet regulatory and quality standards.
Case Oversight: Support staff in the development and implementation of client-centered vocational plans, ensuring integration with overall treatment plans.
Employer Partnership Development: Oversee outreach efforts to expand the network of potential job placements and employer partners.
Data & Compliance: Track program data, analyze outcomes, and prepare reports, including leading the preparation for annual fidelity audits and quality improvement plans.
Program Improvement: Facilitate problem-solving, case consultations, and provide training in job development, vocational planning, and related skills.

Requirements

• Inspiring Leader: Proven ability to coach and develop staff while fostering a culture of teamwork and inclusion.
• Program Expert: Experience monitoring and improving service delivery, preferably in a community mental health or vocational rehabilitation setting.
• Strong Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal skills to act as a liaison between clients, staff, community partners, and state agencies.
• Empathetic Proactive Thinker: Passion for working with individuals with disabilities and breaking down barriers to employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Social Work, Education, Rehabilitation, or Human Services required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, or related human services field.
• A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and auto insurance with minimum coverage of 100,00/300,00 are essential.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance, and performance evaluations for Vocational Specialists and assigned staff, cultivating a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Provide direct Supported Employment (SE) services to a small, select caseload of clients, including job development and employment-related functional support.
• Ensure all vocational services follow evidence-based models (such as IPS) and meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Support staff in the development and implementation of client-centered vocational plans, ensuring integration with overall treatment plans.
• Oversee outreach efforts to expand the network of potential job placements and employer partners.
• Track program data, analyze outcomes, and prepare reports, including leading the preparation for annual fidelity audits and quality improvement plans.
• Facilitate problem-solving, case consultations, and provide training in job development, vocational planning, and related skills.

Benefits

• Competitive wages $25.58 to $35.74/hour depending on level of education and experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and 8 Paid Holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities to grow your career.
• Approved site for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees