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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

RECRUITMENT LIMITED TO CURRENT DORS EMPLOYEES

Recruitment #16-005209-0001

Introduction

This recruitment is limited to permanent Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) employees.

GRADE

State Salary Grade 17

LOCATION OF POSITION

23110 Leonard Hall Drive

Leonardtown, Maryland  20650

(Note:  Location will be relocated to Prince Frederick (Calvert County the latter part of 2016)

Main Purpose of Job

This is a professional position responsible for the supervision of staff to ensure that a comprehensive service delivery system is provided to support the achievement of employment outcomes by individuals with disabilities.  

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. This position is responsible for supervising staff in St. Mary's and Charles Counties.

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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation policies, procedures, regulations and directives in planning and providing professional rehabilitation services; knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations governing the administration of vocational rehabilitation services; knowledge of techniques in determining program effectiveness and in recommending courses of action for improved performance; ability to train and motivate staff; ability to plan, organize, direct and supervise the activities of an administrative unit and to supervise the work of others; ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employers and other professionals; ability to plan and organize assigned work to accomplish established goals in a timely manner.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to permanent Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) employees.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants must complete the Maryland State Government on-line application for employment recruitment #16-005209-0001. The Application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications and possesses the Selective Qualifications for the position.  

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.state.md.us or marylandpublicschools.org.   TDD (410) 554-9399. Inquiries can be made to 410-554-9424.

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.  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay   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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