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- Ensure program staff are meeting the common performance measures established by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) as well as other agency established program goals.
- Effectively use and monitor district funds, equipment, and resources.
- Manage caseload(s) as necessary to meet client needs and to cover staff vacancies.
- Meet the overall responsibilities of the Employment Placement Specialists (EPS), Rehabilitation Technicians, and the DBS Employment Counselors.
- Maintain effective working relationships with the Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs).
- Visit and/or call the CRPs monthly to address concerns or lack of client progress during training.
- Participate in the development and revisions of a comprehensive state plan to improve/increase outreach to under served populations and employers for the services provided by DBS that support employment and training for persons with disabilities.
- Attend trainings as requested or required by the State Office and/or the District Administrator.
- Travel is required.
- Provide unique, specialized services to blind and visually impaired applicants and clients throughout the vision rehabilitation process including advocacy, referral and resource development, counseling and guidance, and Employment Program services.
- Ensure services are expedited to applicants and clients with competitive integrated employment that includes but is not limited to: career pathways and apprenticeship opportunities as well as those who are at risk of losing employment.
- Promote client satisfaction; handle and attempt to resolve client issues before moving to the next level, i.
- Maintain and practice a current understanding of FDOE and DBS policies and guidelines regarding information security.
- Supervise DBS Employment Program Counselors, Employment Placement Specialists (EPS) and Rehabilitation Technicians.
- Ensure that staff maintain a 21st century understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of blind and low vision clients, through proper training and supervision.
- Exhibit, demonstrate, and reinforce the expectation of internal and external cooperation and teamwork to subordinates.
- Model, demonstrate, and guide employees in the use of the principals of flexibility, adaptability, and approachability while adhering to applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures.
- Utilize effective counseling and coaching strategies in accordance with agency personnel policies and procedures to ensure acceptable job performance of subordinates.
- Keep the District Administrator (DA) and Personnel Administrator (PA) apprised of outstanding performance by staff who are deserving of employee recognition, as well as any personnel issues that may require corrective action.
- Meet at least quarterly with each subordinate to discuss job performance and ensure each employee is fully aware of his or her level of performance, as it relates to established performance standards.
- Ensure staff conduct follow up calls with clients and employers within 90 days of the employment start date, as well as at the 180 day employment anniversary to determine further services and possible job opportunities for other clients.
- Work with counselors and district leadership to ensure additional services are coordinated.
- Track and monitor weekly job development activities.
- Conduct monthly case reviews to ensure timely provision of services, appropriate documentation, and client attainment of competitive integrated employment paying above subminimum wages.
- Provide technical support and training to subordinates.
- Serve as the assistant to the District Administrator (DA).
- Assist the District Administrator in the review of CRPs' monthly invoices.
- Supervise other district employees in the absence of the District Administrator (DA).
- Understand various eye conditions and their impact on functional vision, and convey this information in employment settings.
- Understand the rehabilitation process and the abilities, strengths, and capabilities of people who are blind or visually impaired.
- Participate in statewide program training as required.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Social, Behavioral or Rehabilitative Science, Education, or Visual Disabilities.
- An ability to establish and maintain education and experience requirements to ensure an understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
- Knowledge of pre employment transition services.
- Attainment of a Certification Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation or are eligible to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
- Attainment of a Community Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC) designation or are eligible to become a Community Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC).
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional experience in social, economic, health or rehabilitative programs or in program analysis.
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year for year basis for the required college education.
- Knowledge of State and Federal Regulations, rehabilitation technology for the blind, process and procedures, the interaction effects of aging and vision loss and medical aspects of vision loss.
- Ability to perform sighted guide; supervise and positively influence staff, instruct and implement requirements and conduct training in basic activities of daily living techniques for the blind.
- All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
- All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for.
- Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information.
- Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
- Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
- Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile.
- Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
- Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environm
assistant district administrator - LAKELAND, United States - State Of Florida
Description
Requisition No:
Agency:
Department of Education
Working Title:
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR - # (BLIND SERVICES)
Pay Plan:
SES
Position Number:
#
Salary:
$50, # to $55, # Annually
Posting Closing Date: 04/15/2024
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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
LOCATION:
LAKELAND (POLK COUNTY)
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.
ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.
THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE (SES) POSITION.
*ANTICIPATED VACANCY*Job Description:This position is located in the District 7 Division of Blind Services office in Lakeland, Florida. This position reports to and supports the work of the District Administrator (DA). The primary responsibilities of this position will center on managing staff (under the direction of the District Administrator) and will provide services focused on preparing and advancing blind and visually impaired applicants and clients through the Division of Blind Services (DBS) Employment Program. The DBS Employment Program provides unique, specialized services to blind adults and children throughout the vision rehabilitation process. Work performed by the division is centered on enabling DBS clients to improve and develop the skills necessary to prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in their vocational goals.
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