VOCATIONAL REHAB AREA SUPERVISOR - SES - 48004751 1

Vocational Rehab Area Supervisor - Ses - 48004751 1

The mission of Florida's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is to improve employment outcomes, including employment-specific training outcomes, and enhance independence for individuals with disabilities. This position manages DVR staff in units and positions across Broward and West Palm Beach Counties and requires :

• Strong leadership and team management skills to lead unit supervisors.
• Proficiency in data analysis to track participant progress and program outcomes.
• Experience in compliance with state / federal regulations for serving people with disabilities.
• Ability to implement set strategic plans by Vocational Rehabilitation to align with participant needs.

Job Description :

As a supervisor, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of his / her subordinates. In addition, the employee must complete timely performance appraisals, develop timely and accurate work plans, and timely approve monthly attendance and leave for each position under his / her direct report. Timesheets will be completed in the People First system by the 5th business day of the following month. The incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as disciplinary recommendations.

This is a vocational rehabilitation administrative position requiring advanced programmatic specialization. The area supervisor is responsible for and spends the majority of time supervising vocational rehabilitation supervisors and vocational rehabilitation consultants and for effecting a wide range of support services to the area vocational rehabilitation program in accordance with Federal and State laws, rules and regulations and area procedures in order that individuals with disabilities may attain or maintain employment. This associate is involved in the hiring, disciplinary actions and promotion of associates in cost centers supervised. The incumbent of this position will access client information, produce correspondence, and perform other automated functions within the scope of the position's responsibilities.

Assures the provision of quality vocational services to people with disabilities through the supervision, training and evaluation of Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisors and Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants. Assures that units meet required expectations. Monitors the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services in the area via case reviews, program monitoring, on-site visits, individual and group conferences, data analysis and trend analysis. Provides supervision by planning workloads, workflows, establishing timelines and constructive feedback to associates to assure quality employment outcomes in an efficient and effective manner.

Collaborate with community partners and customers to improve services and develop strategies for better customer satisfaction and quality employment outcomes including contractual relationships. Ensures effective and efficient use of State and Federal financial resources to deliver customer services resulting in employment outcomes. Meets customer service budgetary needs through effective allocation and / or monitoring of funds, and identifies and develops community resources, comparable benefits and other cost saving mechanisms.

Meets with associates on a regular basis, assists with team building, associate development, and organizational development and growth. Participates in Area Quality Assurance activities.

Manages the human resources and operational aspects of assigned cost centers. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Departmental directives through appropriate recommendations.

Interprets policies, procedures, and laws to associates and to internal and external customers. Performs related work as required, including but not limited to the performance of the duties of the area director when designated.

Attendance at work is an essential job function.

Required : Experience working directly with people with disabilities AND at least 4 years of supervisor experience.

Preferred : Master's degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods and techniques, and management information systems

Ability to :

Application Information & Requirements :

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be delayed at the final review step if you are missing the below items :

Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application on-line, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state agencies. The State of Florida application online can be edited at any time prior to each submission and will automatically populate when you apply to a specific position.

After you have applied to one or more job advertisements, all submitted applications can be viewed from the "Applicant Home Page" by clicking on "View Your Applicant Submissions. "A listing of all the positions to which you have applied will be displayed. You can view and / or print any or all the submitted applications, although this information is also maintained online.

[or] Download and then fax a completed application to the People First Service Center at 888-403-2110. Be sure to include the requisition number on each page of your application.

For assistance in completing the employment application or applying for jobs using the People First system, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

State of Florida Employee Benefits :

Benefits information can be found