Vocational Manager at Riverbend Community Mental Health, Inc. – Concord, New Hampshire

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.

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.

What We Are Looking For

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Outstanding Benefits & Perks:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Ready to be the first step in someone’s recovery journey? Apply to join the Riverbend team today!