Employment Program Manager

Employment Program Manager

Harrisonburg, VA and Surrounding Areas
Part-Time with Opportunity to Grow into Full-Time
$23–$24 per hour

RISE Services is seeking an Employment Program Manager to help individuals with disabilities find and maintain meaningful employment while providing day-to-day supervision and support to assigned Employment Specialists.

This is a  hands-on, working management position . You will maintain your own client caseload, provide services in community and workplace settings, coach staff, and step in when service coverage is needed.

What You Will Do

- Help clients explore career interests, search for jobs, complete applications, prepare for interviews, and succeed at work.
- Provide in-person job coaching, workplace training, and employment-retention support.
- Build relationships with local employers and identify employment opportunities.
- Supervise and coach assigned Employment Specialists, including observing services and providing practical feedback.
- Coordinate staff schedules and client coverage, including providing backup services during absences or vacancies.
- Complete accurate, timely progress notes and review staff documentation.
- Monitor client progress, address service gaps, and follow up on staff performance concerns.
- Communicate professionally with clients, families, employers, referral partners, and program leadership.

Schedule and Location

The position begins part-time, with the opportunity to become full-time as the caseload and staffing needs increase. A full-time transition is not guaranteed by a specific date.

Services are provided throughout Harrisonburg and surrounding Shenandoah Valley communities. Regular local travel and in-person work are required. Your schedule must accommodate client employment needs, which may include early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekends.

Part-time billable expectations depend on your approved schedule and caseload. If the position becomes full-time, the expectation is  at least 30 billable direct-service hours per week , alongside supervisory and documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

Applicants must have either:

- A bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, counseling, rehabilitation, psychology, education, business, or a related field, with at least  three years of relevant experience ; or
- A high school diploma or equivalent with at least  seven years of relevant experience .

Relevant experience includes supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, disability services, workforce development, or related human services work.

Supervisory, team-lead, training, or staff-mentoring experience is preferred.

What You Will Need

- A valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
- Willingness to travel throughout the service area and transport clients when required.
- Strong organization, communication, and practical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance direct client services with staff coaching and timely documentation.
- Comfort giving clear feedback, addressing concerns, and following through.
- Ability to work independently and use electronic records, scheduling systems, and other workplace technology.
- Successful completion of required background checks and driving-record reviews.

Pay:  $23–$24 per hour. Mileage is reimbursed according to organizational policy.

If you enjoy direct client work and are ready to guide a team while staying actively involved in service delivery, we encourage you to apply.

RISE Services is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees.