Vocational Rehabilitation District Administrator - Georgetown, United States - State of Delaware

State of Delaware

Verified Company

Georgetown, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The position provides leadership and administrative oversight of the Sussex Division of Vocational Rehabilitation field office.

The incumbent is responsible for the operations and technical guidance of the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and the support team providing vocational rehabilitation services.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Plans and develops for approval and interprets service delivery policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Provide administrative and management direction to district staff to ensure quality vocational rehabilitation service, adherence to qualitative performance standards, availability of case service funds and current casework forms and related needs.
Interviews, recommends on hirings and assists in orientation and training of staff and recommends and implements strategies for recruitment of new staff.
Develops for approval and maintains Employee Performance Evaluation Standards and directs completions of employee performance reviews, employee recognition and disciplinary actions.
Assists in achieving cooperative working agreements with public and private organizations and monitors such agreements.
Participates in performance monitoring of rehabilitation facilities through quarterly reviews of service providers and extended employment reviews of sheltered employment.
Acts as liaison with community agencies and organizations and state agencies representing the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation at meetings and conferences and acts as an advocate for the handicapped.
Participates in and cooperates with Federal and State audits, Federal Program Administration Reviews and special studies.

Job Requirements:

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Vocational Rehabilitation District Administrator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Rehabilitation Counseling, Social or Behavioral Science or related field.
Three years experience in interpreting vocational rehabilitation laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Additional Posting Information:

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for
Telework according to the State of Delaware's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

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Selection Process:

Accommodations:

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.

We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.