Workforce Development Manager at e43feccd-aadd-4eca-8afc-b1238f807d44

Compensation

$63,000 – $68,000/yr

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jul 14, 2026

Description

The Workforce Development Manager leads and manages the Workforce Development (WFD) team, focusing on providing supported employment services to individuals with disabilities. This role involves spearheading vocational rehabilitation projects, leading team efforts to develop Work-Based Learning Experiences, overseeing direct services like intake and plan development, supervising staff, creating training programs, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Required Skills

Leadership
Hiring
Supervision
Administration
Program Management
Client-Centered Approach
Data-Driven Approach
Vocational Rehabilitation
Workforce Development Principles
Service Documentation and Reporting
Microsoft Office Suite
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Analytical Thinking

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, education, public health, or other relevant field.
Required Previous Experiences: At least 1 year of proven success as a supervisor or manager of Workforce Development Specialists.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications: Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential preferred; willingness to attain CESP or CRC certification within one year of employment required.
Knowledge of the state vocational rehabilitation system and related services.
Knowledge specific to working with people with disabilities.
Experience developing WBLEs and Pre-ETS programs preferred.
Direct experience working with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) or equivalent state VR agency preferred.