Vocational Manager

Description Transform Lives Through Meaningful Employment

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• 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.

• Competitive wages are depending on level of education and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package to include:
  • Choice of 3 Medical plans
  • Prescriptions Benefits
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Doctor on Demand
  • Harvard Pilgrim Well‑Being Program Benefits
  • Choice of 2 Dental plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Short- and Long‑Term Disability, Life, and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and Extended Illness Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement, discounts on tuition through partnered colleges and training opportunities to grow your career
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Riverbend provides structured clinical supervision, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment designed to help Graduate Level, license‑eligible clinicians build skills, confidence, and a long‑term career.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.