Director of Employment Innovation & Workforce Development

Director of Employment Innovation & Workforce Development 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 1 Executive Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 $70,000

• $90,000 a year
• Full-time ARC Morris 77 reviews $70,000
• $90,000 a year
• Full-time Director of Employment Innovation & Workforce Development
• Morris Plains, NJ Salary Range $70,000 to $90,000 (Depending on Experience) About ArcMorris ArcMorris is a nonprofit human services organization that has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Morris County, NJ, for over 70 years.

Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD to make meaningful choices, live independently, and thrive in their communities.

Director of Employment Innovation & Workforce Development Primary Responsibilities:

The Director of Employment Innovation & Workforce Development provides strategic leadership to advance ArcMorris's employment initiatives, ensuring financial sustainability, strong cross-sector partnerships, regulatory excellence, and measurable impact for individuals served. This role is responsible for driving funding strategy and long-term sustainability by leveraging public and private funding streams, aligning program design with evolving workforce policies, and positioning ArcMorris competitively within state and federal employment systems, including set-aside networks such as ACCSES and AbilityOne. The Director monitors policy trends, strengthens governmental and funding relationships, and represents the organization in key regional and statewide forums. Serving as a senior external ambassador, the Director cultivates high-value employer and community partnerships across industries, workforce boards, educational institutions, and government agencies. This leader advances inclusive employment initiatives and elevates ArcMorris's reputation as a leader in disability employment and workforce innovation. Internally, the Director partners with executive and program leadership to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role establishes strategic metrics, evaluates employment outcomes, strengthens leadership capacity, and fosters cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality service delivery and sustainable growth. The Director also ensures that all employment initiatives operate in full compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements, promoting strong quality assurance, documentation standards, audit readiness, and risk mitigation practices.

Director of Employment Innovation & Workforce Development Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field (Master's preferred) 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development, disability employment, or related systems Deep knowledge of WIOA, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicaid employment services, and workforce funding structures Demonstrated success in funding strategy, grant development, and public-private partnership building Experience navigating Federal and State set-aside programs Background within the IDD service system preferred Prior senior leadership experience preferred Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Ability to operate effectively in a senior, cross-functional leadership environment Benefits include: 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 To Apply:

Contact:

Gene Rossi, Recruiter (973) 326-9750 x244

Email:

Gene.

Rossi@ArcMorris.org

Pay:

$70,000.00

• $90,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you ever applied or worked at ArcMorris in the past? If so, which location or program?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

workforce development & disability employment: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

NJ, NY or PA Driver's License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Morris Plains, NJ 07950 (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)

Work Location:

In person