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PROGRAM MANAGER II - Rehabilitation Services Business Relations

Recruitment #14-005477-0016

Introduction

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) employees.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

2301 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, Maryland  21218

Main Purpose of Job

This is a professional position responsible for directing and managing the activities of the Division of Rehabilitation Services Business Services Branch. This position plans, develops, recommends, and coordinates initiatives to promote integrated competitive employment outcomes for individuals with significant disabilities through business partnerships, marketing activities, staff development, and the provision of technical assistance in support of the Division's goals and objectives.

POSITION DUTIES

Plans, directs, and manages the activities of the Business Services Branch; promotes and markets the employment of individuals with disabilities by developing active partnerships with businesses and business-related organizations; provides technical assistance to Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists regarding individual consumer employment goals and job readiness; analyses labor market trends; facilitates business-specific workforce recruitment for consumers; develops and manages internship programs for DORS consumers; serves as the Division’s key point of contact and liaison for business leadership and workforce networks including the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation’s National Employment Team (NET) and Talent Acquisition Portal (TAP); plans, develops, and implements training for staff and businesses; develops and maintains employment resources on the Division’s Intranet; manages and monitors the Branch budget; manage and monitor electronic information entered into the Employer Module of the AWARE case management system.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required; course work in Management, Supervision, or Administration is desirable. A Master’s Degree is preferred

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of professional experience in rehabilitation or in the adjudication or processing of disability claims. Two (2) years of the required experience must have included direct supervision of other professional employees or technical lead of a vocational rehabilitation sub-program.    

NOTES: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post baccalaureate course work in Business Administration, Educational Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Vocational Evaluation, or in a Business related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience in rehabilitation or the adjudication or processing of disability claims.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation program administration and business administration; knowledge of State and federal regulations governing the rehabilitation or disability determination processes; knowledge of the principles of effective supervision, management, organizational planning, and budgeting; skill in managing multiple tasks;  ability to develop and initiate policies and procedures and to present recommendations clearly and concisely; ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in the interpretation and application of division policies and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various public and staff; ability to communicate effectively; ability to exercise leadership, initiative and sound judgment in making decisions.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

  This recruitment is limited to current (MSDE) employees.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete the Maryland State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #14-005477-0016.  The Application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications and possesses the Essential Requirements for the position.

Paper applications can be completed and faxed to 410-333-8950 or mailed to the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at www.marylandpublicschools.  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. This position has been designated as a Special Appointment. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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