THE ARC/MORRIS COUNTY CHAPTER, NEW JERSEY, INC. · 2 days ago
Director of Employment Innovation & Workforce Development
Morris Plains, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
7+ years expTHE ARC/MORRIS COUNTY CHAPTER, NEW JERSEY, INC. is a nonprofit human services organization that has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 70 years. The Director of Employment Innovation & Workforce Development is responsible for expanding meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with IDD, collaborating with various stakeholders to build sustainable employment pathways.
Individual & Family Services
Hiring Manager
Robert Fontana
Responsibilities
Design and implement employment initiatives promoting competitive, integrated employment
Expand employment pipelines across private, public, and nonprofit sectors
Evaluate and strengthen existing employment programs
Identify and implement innovative employment models and career pathways
Align employment initiatives with ArcMorris’s strategic plan
Research, implement, and operate affirmative enterprises consistent with organizational strategy and CEO directives
Leverage funding streams including WIOA, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Medicaid waiver services, and philanthropy
Support or lead grant proposal development and funding narratives
Align program design with funding and reporting requirements
Collaborate with finance and leadership to ensure fiscal sustainability
Monitor policy and funding trends impacting employment services
Establish and maintain relationships with State and Federal set-aside program networks (including ACCSES and AbilityOne)
Participate in conferences, trainings, and meetings with Federal, State, County, and Municipal partners
Cultivate and maintain employer partnerships across multiple industries
Represent ArcMorris in workforce and disability employment forums
Collaborate with workforce boards, educational partners, and government agencies
Promote the value of inclusive employment to external stakeholders
Position ArcMorris as a leader in disability employment
Collaborate with internal leadership to support program implementation
Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and mentorship to program leaders and supervisors
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
Analyze employment outcomes, retention, and program effectiveness
Promote best practices and continuous improvement
Support cross-functional collaboration and staff development
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements
Support documentation, reporting, and audit readiness
Collaborate with quality and compliance teams
Identify and mitigate compliance risks
Support continuous quality improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field (Master's preferred)
7–10 years of progressive experience in workforce development, disability employment, or related fields
Knowledge of WIOA, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicaid employment services, and workforce systems
Demonstrated experience building employer and community partnerships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient knowledge of Federal and State set-aside programs
Ability to operate effectively in a senior, cross-functional leadership role
Adherence to all ArcMorris and DDD policies, guidelines, and procedures
Cooperation with licensing and Division staff during inspections or investigations
Completion of criminal background check and clearance through the Department of Human Services
Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities clearance
Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI) check
Pre-employment drug screening (for employees hired after 6/15/18)
Agreement to random and for-cause drug testing
Preferred
Experience within the IDD service system
Grant writing or funding development experience
Prior senior leadership experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (single coverage after 90 days)
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance (disability, accident, critical illness)
Legal Insurance (50% employer-covered)
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 support)
403(b) Retirement Plan (up to 8% employer contribution after 1 year)
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)
Birthday Day Off (after 4 years of service)
Flexible Spending Account (medical & dependent care)
Training & Tuition Assistance
Mileage & Meal Reimbursement
Direct Deposit
Employee Recognition Programs
Company
THE ARC/MORRIS COUNTY CHAPTER, NEW JERSEY, INC.
THE ARC/MORRIS COUNTY CHAPTER, NEW JERSEY, INC.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melinda Iannarone Geraghty
Chief Program Officer
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