DOE/DVR - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPV - SES - 48004442 - LARGO
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DOE/DVR - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPV - SES - 48004442 - LARGODate: Dec 16, 2024The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .Requisition No: 843297Agency: Department of EducationWorking Title: DOE/DVR - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPV - SES - 48004442 - LARGOPay Plan: SESPosition Number: 48004442Salary: $4,853.33 - $5,581.32 per monthPosting Closing Date: 12/22/2024Total Compensation Estimator Tool ( OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONLOCATION: LargoPOSITION: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SUPERVISOR - SESPosition Number: 48004442Minimum Hiring Salary:$4,853.33MonthlyAnticipated Vacancy** Internal agency - You must be employed by the Department of Education to be considered**Our Mission is to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence. Our Vision is to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees. This position works inLargoas aVocational Rehabilitation Unit Supervisor.For your applicationto be considered:+ Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be answered on the application.+ All fields must be complete (accurate dates of employment periods, supervisor name, phone numbers, addresses, etc.),+ Gaps in employment that exceed three (3) months must be explained during that time period (unemployed, caretaker, etc.) and,+ All employment history must be in chronological order by datewith your current position entered first.Minimum Qualifications :Establish and maintain education and experience requirements, to ensure that the personnel have a 21st century understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities.Bachelor's DegreeAttainment of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as:- vocational rehabilitation counseling- psychology- disability studies- business administration- human resources- special education- supported employment- customized employment- economics- another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employersYears of ExperienceFor each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full [1] time work experience to receive credit for an entire year.Bachelor's degree plus not less than 3 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of:- direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center- direct service for advocacy activities that provide such individuals with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities- direct experience as an employer- direct experience as a small business owner or operator- direct experience in self-employment- experience in human resources- experience in recruitment- experience in supervising employees- experience in training- experience in other activities that provide experience in competitive integrated employment environmentsAdvanced DegreeAttainment of a Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study such as:- vocational rehabilitation counseling- law - psychology- disability studies- business administration- human resources- special education- management- public administration- another field that reasonably provides confidence in:o the employment sector o in a disability fieldo or in both business-related and rehabilitation-related fieldYears of ExperienceFor each year of work experience required in the qualifications, an applicant shall have 12 months of full [1] time work experience to receive credit for an entire year.Advanced degree plus not less than 2 years of paid or unpaid experience consisting of:- direct work with individuals with disabilities in a setting such as an independent living center- direct service for advocacy activities that provide such individuals with experience and skills in working with individuals with disabilities- direct experience as an employer- direct experience as a small business owner or operator- direct experience in self-employment- experience in human resources- experience in recruitment- experience in supervising employees- experience in training- experience in other activities that provide experience in competitive integrated employment environmentsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :Knowledge of the theories and practices of vocational rehabilitation counseling.Knowledge of the professional ethics relating to rehabilitation counseling.Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.Knowledge of the methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.Knowledge of organizing, tracking, and monitoring fiscal activities Knowledge of state and federal fiscal requirements Knowledge of interviewing techniques.Ability to supervise people.Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.Ability to train others. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.Ability to develop and monitor programs and program effectiveness and to recommend policy and procedural changes.Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.Job Description:Employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions; the employee must interact courteously with others; employee's performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position.As a supervisor, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of his/her subordinates. In addition, the employee must complete timely performance appraisals, develop timely and accurate work plans, and timely approve monthly attendance and leave for each position under his/her direct report. Timesheets will be completed in the People First system by the 5th business day of the following month. The incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations.This is a vocational rehabilitation professional position responsible for managing, evaluating, training, hiring, facilitating and providing technical assistance to a vocational rehabilitation unit (cost center) to ensure the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities in order that they may attain or maintain employment. The incumbent of this position will access client information, maintain case records, produce correspondence and perform other automated functions within the position's responsibilities.Evaluates the work and quality of casework to ensure that team members work in partnership with eligible individuals to attain a quality employment outcome. Communicates, plans and prioritizes strategies using community resources and comparable benefits to achieve employment outcomes.Manages and coordinates financial resources to ensure effective and efficient provision of services according to state and federal regulations and policies. Ensures accuracy of data from the unit team. Plans, devises, develops, and collaborates with community partners, including employers, to assure the appropriate use of financial resources and comparable benefits.Evaluates staff performance by monitoring the quality of rehabilitation outcomes. Provides technical assistance, identifying and analyzing internal and external problems; offers alternative solutions and strategies with individual and/or team involvement. Facilitates team process improvement to achieve customer independence.Develops and optimizes unit team and individual goals which are consistent with Vocational Rehabilitation's mission through individual and group teaching, coaching, counseling, evaluating, role modeling and participation in Area quality assurance activities.Establishes evaluation criteria, following Departmental guidelines, for the hiring of the unit team members. Develops resources to recruit qualified applicants. Designs and conducts interviews and hires the unit team members.Provides technical assistance and specialized training to internal and external customers, including employers. Participates and provides training experiences designed to enhance professional competency in achieving employment outcomes.Performs related work as required.STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS+ State of Florida Retirement package - 3% employee contribution required+ 10 Paid Holidays annually+ 176 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually+ 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually+ Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage - Employee pays (Individual $8.34/month or Family $30.00/month)+ Life Insurance - State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee+ Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.+ Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available+ Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deductionBenefits information can be found on the website below: Insurance Benefits+ Deferred Compensation+ Pretax Benefits+ Retirement BenefitsBACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENTIt is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-###-####). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.Location:LARGO, FL, US, 33778Nearest Major Market:Tampa