Vocational Electives Supervisor (VOCELESUP-01

Vocational Electives Supervisor

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

At New Freedom, we believe meaningful employment and workforce development are key components of long-term recovery and successful community reintegration. As a Vocational Electives Supervisor, you'll help individuals build practical skills, confidence, and career pathways that support lasting independence and opportunity. We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you're driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference—this is where you belong.

We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and strong benefits package
• $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Generous paid time off
• Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access
• A mission that matters —and a team that works hard to deliver on it

The Vocational Electives Supervisor is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and oversight of New Freedom's Vocational Electives Program. This role leads staff and programming focused on workforce readiness, vocational training, career development, and employment preparation. Working closely with treatment teams, employers, workforce partners, and community organizations, the Vocational Electives Supervisor helps members develop job skills, achieve employment goals, and successfully transition into the workforce.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is passionate about workforce development and helping others succeed
• Enjoys leading teams, developing curriculum, and creating meaningful opportunities
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment that combines leadership, education, and community partnerships
• Believes in the power of employment and vocational training to change lives
• Enjoys collaborating with employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Leading daily Vocational Electives Program operations and workforce readiness initiatives
• Supervising, developing, and supporting Vocational Electives Specialists and assigned staff
• Developing and maintaining vocational curriculum, training materials, and workforce readiness programming
• Monitoring member participation, skill development, employment readiness, and workforce outcomes
• Building and maintaining relationships with employers, workforce agencies, educational providers, and community partners
• Supporting employment placement efforts and career pathway development
• Monitoring program quality, compliance requirements, KPIs, and performance outcomes
• Collaborating with clinical, reentry, employment, and community-based services to support member success

What Success Looks Like:

• Members develop valuable workforce skills and career readiness competencies
• Vocational programming is engaging, effective, and aligned with workforce demands
• Employment readiness, workforce participation, and placement outcomes continue to improve
• Staff are engaged, accountable, and delivering high-quality programming
• Community and employer partnerships continue to expand and strengthen
• Program goals, compliance requirements, and quality standards are consistently achieved

What We're Looking For:

• Behavioral Health Paraprofessional (BHPP) designation (Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) designation preferred)
• High school diploma or GED (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Education, Workforce Development, Human Services, Business, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred)
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Experience developing curriculum, training programs, workforce-readiness initiatives, or educational content
• Knowledge of workforce development, vocational programming, employment services, and workplace readiness practices
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems
• Two years or more of supervisory, leadership, or program coordination experience preferred
• Three years or more of workforce development, vocational services, employment support, behavioral health, training, or education experience preferred
• Experience working with justice-involved, recovery, reentry, or behavioral health populations preferred
• Experience managing employer partnerships, workforce programs, or community relationships preferred
• Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification preferred

Environment + Physical Demands:

• This position operates in vocational training, workforce development, behavioral health, classroom, office, and community-based environments.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Frequent interaction with members, employees, employers, workforce agencies, and community partners
• Regular…