Easterseals New Jersey is hiring: Transition Services Manager in New Brunswick

Transition Services Manager

*Hybrid Role*

Are you passionate about empowering youth with disabilities to achieve independence and workforce success? Join our team as a Transition Services Program Manager and lead a dynamic program supporting students and young adults through innovative transition services. In this role, you’ll build strong partnerships with schools, state agencies, and families, oversee job placement and recruitment activities, and ensure program compliance while developing impactful youth programs. If you have a passion for making a difference, this is your chance to inspire change and help the next generation thrive!

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• No Cost Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Plentiful Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Plan with Match
• Discount Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Time Off Buy-Back
• Paid Medical Leave Time
• Direct Deposit and Payroll Cards
• Access to Electronic Pay Statements
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Paid Orientation & Training
• Recognition Program

What will you do?

Lead a team that builds and manages relationships with schools for community-based employment and transition services to assist teens in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment. Oversee all activities including recruitment efforts, initial assessments, intake process and job placement activities for youth program participants and their families. Deliver outstanding and highly responsive internal/external participant service with a high degree of flexibility and creativity to meet the needs of the program.

Essential Functions:

·       Ensure programmatic compliance with all applicable regulations, licensing and reporting standards, policy and procedures.

·       Manage program revenue and expenses to actively achieve budget outcomes for the program.

·       Effectively communicates (written and verbal) with state agencies, school officials, staff, and other stakeholders.

·       Travel to DVRS offices, high schools, community facilities and businesses as needed.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Oversee and implement statewide transition services consisting of school contracts, grants and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Service Pre-ETS Services to support students and young adults with disabilities preparing to enter the workforce.

·       Build strong relationships with Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) counselors and with school districts to expand contracts and specialized DVRS services.

·       Establish and maintain contacts with high school transition team members and college disability services personnel to promote transitions during high school year to successful postsecondary placement.

·       Develops and maintains curriculum for youth programs.

·       Effectively manages and supports the Supported Employment team in identifying resources to support vocational goals for youth, specifically School Contracts and Specialized DVRS services

·       Conduct/Coordinate/Support recruitment efforts, initial assessments, intake process and job placement activities.

·       Attend transition fairs, job fairs, and other related activities.

·       Complete monthly invoice for transition services and complete employment services billing routinely.

·       Maintain documentation and report writings of consumers measurable progress per grant requirements and compliance.

·       Lead all efforts to ensure 100% compliance with regulatory requirements in accordance with Easterseals NJ and DVRS standards.

·       Monitors/Reviews/Maintains the compliance, accuracy, and timeliness of participant records, documentation, progress reports.

·       Collaborates with internal/external stakeholders to ensure that participants reach their fullest potential.

·       Ensure transition team is appropriately promoting ENJ’s programs and services.

·       Work with Employment Services Team to ensure each student’s family engagement in his/her child’s transition development towards successful independent living and post-secondary goals.

Job Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s degree in human services or education with at least two (2) years in Transition Services or educational setting.

·       Minimum of one year of management experience.

·       Experience providing individual and group based Pre-ETS 5 core services to youth/young adults with disabilities between the ages of 14 – 24.

·       Ability to adapt communication effectively to meet individual’s functioning level, communication style and access needs.

·       Must have a valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record to travel throughout the state if needed. 

·       Excellent writing skills and effective communication skills.  Ability to work with confidential information.

·       Must meet strict deadlines, be organized, and able to multitask and problem-solve. Ability to work flexible hours.

·       Experience in cloud-based classroom (google Classroom, Canva, etc.).

·       Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Full Time Monday - Friday

About Us!

Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so. Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer 

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.

Easterseals NJ offers paid training, a generous benefits package including paid time off, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more! For all details, visit www.enjbenefits.com.