Vocational Rehabilitation District Administrator
Recruitment #052223-MDDZ73-350800
| Opening Date | 5/23/2023 12:00:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 6/12/2023 11:59:00 PM |
| Type of Recruitment | Open Competitive |
| Salary | Yearly: $51,337.00/Min - $64,171.00/Mid |
| Salary Plan | M37 |
| Pay Grade |
16 |
| Shift Hours | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Employment Type |
Actual Vacancy |
| Employment Term |
Regular |
| Agency | DHSS/Visually Impaired |
| Location(s) |
Herman Holloway Campus: (1901 N DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE, 19720) |
| Contact Name | DHSS Applicant Services |
| Contact Phone | 302-255-9100 |
Introduction
Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!
Summary Statement
The District Administrator is
responsible for planning, developing, implementing, interpreting, and
evaluating the broad area of Vocational Rehabilitation with the Division for
the Visually Impaired. A significant aspect of this work will involve
administration and management of vocational rehabilitation service delivery,
policy development, staff management, management of budget and quality
assurance and performance monitoring. In addition, the class incumbent will
serve as a representative of the Division for the Visually Impaired with
various agencies, councils, and legislature.
Essential Functions
- 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
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 health or human services work such as applying theories, principles, laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals, families, or communities such as financial support, employment, unemployment, housing, health care, disease prevention, substance abuse, child protective services, physical/mental health treatment and prevention or rehabilitation.
- 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.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your 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.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
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.