Supported Employment Program Manager

Who We Are 

Join a Team That’s Making a Difference for Thousands of Families Across New Jersey! 

At the Family Resource Network (FRN), we’re committed to improving the lives of individuals living with epilepsy, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and chronic illnesses. With over 30 programs and services, we’ve impacted the health and happiness of thousands of families for over five decades. But our impact doesn’t stop there—our community events, like the “Walk for the ONE” 5k walk/run and the Autism Beach Bash, bring even more people together in support of our mission.

As part of FRN, you’ll be joining a statewide organization that serves over 3,500 through direct service and 80,000 individuals through training and education annually. FRN’s core service areas include: providing community-based programs that meet the evolving needs of individuals and families across New Jersey.

 

At FRN, our values-driven culture is what sets us apart. We are deeply committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard, and every contribution matters. Our focus on respect, integrity, and teamwork allows us to create meaningful change for the individuals and families we serve, while ensuring that each team member thrives in a supportive, collaborative workplace.

If you have a genuine passion for helping others and are eager to contribute to meaningful change, we invite you to bring your enthusiasm and lend your talents to advancing our mission. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Getting to Work (GTW) is a supported employment program that provides pre-placement, intensive job coaching, and long term follow along services as well as benefits counseling services to consumers with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Getting to Work is also a registered Employment Network and supports social security beneficiaries in finding and maintaining work. The GTW Program Manager will be responsible for oversight of employment services and supervision of employment staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise GTW program staff.

• Provide ongoing feedback and evaluation of GTW staff including, but not limited to: annual evaluations, development of SMART goals, and site visits.

• Assist in billing program hours by gathering billing documents, including employment plans, progress notes, and reports.

• Track open vouchers and authorizations and conduct regular quality checks of progress notes for each consumer.

• Monitor data entry, including the development of employment plans, progress notes, and assessments, to ensure that the program complies with CARF and FRN quality standards.

• Maintain a caseload and provide job coaching approximately 5 hours per week.

• Assist in job development for GTW participants and develop partnerships with local employers.

• Serve as primary point of contact with program funders (DDD, NJDVRS, NJCBVI).

• Acquire new referrals through outreach to funders, DVRS regional offices, and support coordination agencies.

• Coordinate initial and on-going training for all GTW program staff.

• Review and approve time sheets and expenses for all GTW staff.

• Submit reports, documentation, and updates to Director of Programs and Services as requested.

• Perform other job duties as required by supervisor or CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree required; Bachelors Degree preferred

• Prior experience providing supported employment services and writing employment plans

• Ability to work independently.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Effective decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

 

Why You Should Work for Us: (The below are eligible for all full-time roles) 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, life, and disability insurance 

• 10 Paid holidays 

• Up to 2 floating holidays 

• Additional paid time off the last week of December 

• Up to 2 paid personal days

• Paid vacation time

• Up to 12 paid sick days 

• 403(b) match and contribution after 1 year of service 

• Summer Fridays 

• Technology provided 

• Mileage reimbursement for applicable positions 

• Ongoing training opportunities for all staff