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PROGRAM MANAGER I - Rehabilitation Services

Regional Manager Baltimore City & East Baltimore County

Recruitment #15-005476-0019

Introduction

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GRADE

Grade 19 Standard Salary Schedule

Annual Salary Range: $53,193 - $85,401

LOCATION OF POSITION

1010 Park Avenue

Baltimore, MD  21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for directing and coordinating a comprehensive program of vocational rehabilitation services to the Park Avenue, WTC – Unit 35, Gaslight and Eastern Baltimore County Offices in the Office of Field Services’ Region III (Baltimore City and Eastern Baltimore County), and supporting the Regional Director with field operations throughout the region.

POSITION DUTIES

Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of Office of Field Services Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor and staff in Park Avenue, WTC – Unit 35, Gaslight, and Eastern Baltimore County Offices; assist the Regional Director in establishing operating policies and procedures that align with the Agency’s goals, mission, and objectives; develop and maintain cooperative relationships with private, governmental, and community programs and businesses to facilitate employment of individuals with disabilities.  Additionally, provide oversight in the regional management of personnel, fiscal resources, and ensure adherence to related policy and procedures; serve as Agency representative at consumer appeal hearings and participate with workforce development committees and groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:Bachelor’s Degree in from an accredited college or university. A Master’s Degree and/or course work in Management, Supervision, or Administration, or Certification by an approved Commission is preferred.  

EXPERIENCE: Four years of professional work experience in providing rehabilitation services, two years of which must have been as a Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Specialist and one year of the required experience must have included direct supervision of other professional employees or the technical lead of a vocational rehabilitation sub-program.  

NOTES: Thirty credit hours in may be substituted for the required education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation policies, procedures, regulations, and directives in planning and administration of professional rehabilitation services; knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations governing the administration of vocational rehabilitation services; knowledge of principles of effective techniques of determining program effectiveness and management and supervision of staff. Ability to plan and organize assigned work to accomplish established goals in a timely manner; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; and develop effective working relationships with other rehabilitation officials, State, and federal legislators, employees and the general public.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

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.

Conclusion

Applications should be received by, December 4, 2015

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants MUST be a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Employee to apply for this position and must include their resume and complete a Maryland State Government on-line Application for Employment indicating application for Program Manager I – Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation Services Region III (Baltimore & Eastern Baltimore County) Position # 040040 JobAps # 15-005476-0019 by going to go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps.  The Application, resume, and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications and possesses the Essential Requirements for the position.  Completed Applications should be completed via the Job Aps System by going to go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps. Paper applications may be directed to Denise Metzger, Division of Rehabilitation Services, 2301 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218 or faxed to 410-554-9397 -OR- Christopher King, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 or faxed to 410-333-8950.  

For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-554-9396 or TTY/TDD 410-554-9399 or visit the Maryland State Department of Education Jobs Website at http://marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/aboutmsde/jobs/.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.




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