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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

Recruitment #20-005209-0001

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DORS) EMPLOYEES.

GRADE

State Salary Grade 17

LOCATION OF POSITION

7161 Columbia Gateway Drive

Columbia  MD  21046

Main Purpose of Job

Supervise and manage DORS professional and support staff and in order to ensure the application of federal and state laws, regulations and Division policy in determining the eligibility of individuals with disabilities for vocational rehabilitation services, the planning and implementation of vocational rehabilitation services to assist those individuals maintain, prepare for and obtain gainful employment consistent with their skills, capacities and vocational choices within a reasonable period of time as defined within Individualized Plans for Employment.

POSITION DUTIES

Plans, develops, implements and maintains a comprehensive service delivery system;  provides supervision, direction and training to staff and evaluates performance; manages budget and program activities; reviews and approves services for clients in accordance with established policies; facilitates working relationships with schools, agencies, businesses and organizations; serves as a resource of information about employers and employment opportunities and initiates activities to foster community awareness and employment of individuals with disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  A Master’s Degree and/or course work in Management, Supervision or Administration.

EXPERIENCE:  Four years of professional work experience in providing rehabilitation services.  Two years of which must have been as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Specialist at the full performance level within the designated option. 

Two years of the required experience must have included specialized experience in providing rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation, or employer relation services to clients with physical or mental disabilities; or teaching services to clients with partial or total visual impairment. 

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete the Maryland State Government on-line application for employment recruitment, #20-005209-0001.The Application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications.  

Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-554-9397 or mailed to DORS Human Resource Department at 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218. To obtain a paper application visit our website dors.maryland.gov or marylandpublicschools.org.  Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and travel throughout the State are required.   Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.




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