Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
Salary
$23.57 Hourly
Location
Lincoln or Omaha, NE
Job Type
PERM FULL TIME
Department
Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Job Number
202307784
Closing
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Description
Are you a quick learner? Are you detail oriented, organized, and a good problem solver? Do you like routine yet embrace variety? Are you a team player and customer-service oriented? Consider joining our team!
The Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired is looking for a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor, under limited supervision, this teammate plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs a vocational and independent living program for a geographic state area, Orientation Center, or a large state institution. This position is also responsible for the supervision and direction of counseling staff in the delivery of client services and achievement of agency objectives and standards.
Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Examples of Work
Plans, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of assigned vocational/counseling staff and provides recommendations on personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, grievances and work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient and effective accomplishment of the work.
Trains staff in the policies and procedures of counseling and rehabilitation to improve and maintain job performance levels of employees. Determines and develops program structure, policies, procedures, priorities, and goals and objectives for the delivery of client vocational rehabilitation and independent living skill services. Determines and requests staff, material, and equipment needs for the program operations.
Evaluates new or revised federal/state/agency rules and procedures and/or changes in the Federal Rehabilitation Act to determine impact on delivery of vocational/independent living skill services, recommends and implements required program modifications, and trains staff in new regulations and operating procedures. Confers with advisory boards, representatives from other state agencies and service providers, employers, and community resources to plan and coordinate delivery of services.
Monitors caseload statistics, initial contacts and eligibility determinations; reviews successful and unsuccessful client outcomes with staff to ensure services provided are inconformity with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Develops a recommended program budget; reviews and authorizes payments for client services and equipment, staff training, office supplies and equipment, and various service contracts; monitors the budget for adjustments. Performs case work and/or independent living skills training. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in social science, behavioral science, social work, counseling/guidance, vocational rehabilitation, psychology, sociology, human development, education or related field and four years’ experience in vocational rehabilitation counseling; OR Master’s degree in any of the above-mentioned fields or related area and two years’ experience. Experience supervising, leading or directing others. Experience providing vocational rehabilitation counseling or related area may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED: Knowledge of WIOA and RSA regulations, experience networking with other professionals, and experience working with blind and visually impaired individuals.
OTHER: Regular and reliable attendance is required. This position requires occasional travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation.
SPECIAL NOTE: All new hires will complete 600 hours of immersion training in Lincoln, at NCBVI expense, at the Nebraska Center for the Blind to learn the alternative skills of blindness (cane travel, Braille, assistive technology, activities of daily living, etc.); those completing the training will obtain their CVRCB certification. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a district or unit supervisor. Field assignments and travel are involved in varying degrees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: the principles and techniques of supervision; the Rehabilitation Act and state rehabilitation legislation; vocational rehabilitation counseling methods and techniques; the complex array of problems caused by blindness and/or visual impairments; medical and mental disabilities, treatments and their effects on the rehabilitation process; available community resources and of their organizations, purpose, and use in the delivery of client rehabilitation services.
Skill in: interviewing others to collect essential information; communicating to convey information; monitoring and assessing performance and implementing actions; reviewing information to develop options and implement solutions.
Ability to: manage human resources; plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of assigned staff; collect, analyze, and evaluate a wide variety of medical, psychological, social, and vocational diagnostic data and apply such to the development, implementation, and modification of a rehabilitation plan; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; perform program analysis to implement decisions.
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