ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR - 48007285 (BLIND SERVICES)

Assistant District Administrator - 48007285 (Blind Services)

This position is in the District 10 Division of Blind Services office in West Palm Beach, Florida. This position reports to and supports the work of the District Administrator (DA). The primary responsibilities of this position will center on managing staff (under the direction of the District Administrator) and will provide services focused on preparing and advancing blind and visually impaired applicants and clients through the Division of Blind Services (DBS) Employment Program. The DBS Employment Program provides unique, specialized services to blind adults and children throughout the vision rehabilitation process. Work performed by the division is centered on enabling DBS clients to improve and develop the skills necessary to prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in their vocational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Ensures program staff are meeting the common performance measures established by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) as well as other agency established program goals.
• Effectively use and monitor district funds, equipment, and resources.
• Manage caseload(s) as necessary to meet client needs and to cover staff vacancies.
• Meet the overall responsibilities of the Employment Placement Specialists (EPS), Rehabilitation Technicians, and the DBS Employment Counselors.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs).
• Visit and / or call the CRPs monthly to address concerns or lack of client progress during training.
• Participate in the development and revisions of a comprehensive state plan to improve / increase outreach to under-served populations and employers for the services provided by DBS that support employment and training for people with disabilities.
• Attend training as requested or required by the State Office and / or the District Administrator.

Client-Focused Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities :

Support to the District Administrator :

Professional Development :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Who We're Looking For :

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function.

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Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Division of Blind Services Mission Statement :

The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

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