[NFBF-L] Florida’s Division of Blind Services announces the following critical leadership job opportunities and seeks interested candidates.

Fri Feb 18 15:32:08 UTC 2022

Florida’s Division of Blind Services announces the following critical leadership job opportunities and seeks interested candidates.

REHABILITATION CENTER FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED (DAYTONA BEACH):
Chief, Rehab Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, position number 48007095, located in Daytona Beach (Volusia County) with a closing date of 06/07/2022. The annual salary is $63,000.00 - $75,000.00. If interested, please apply through the People First employment website or by clicking the link provided below.
CHIEF, REHAB CTR FOR BLIND AND VISUAL IM - 48007095

Job Description:

This position oversees the administration of the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, rehabilitation teaching and support services, career and technical education programs, credentialing and certification, and other relevant training programs, as well as the Bureau’s budget to ensure the accountability of operational and supervisory staff. This position is responsible for participating in the development, implementation, monitoring, and management of the Division of Blind Services budget.
The Bureau Chief of the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired reports directly to the Deputy Director of the Division of Blind Services and alerts and advises the Director and Deputy Director on any relevant issue affecting the division’s operations. The incumbent is expected to be a judicious and pragmatic steward of the State of Florida budget while providing the required services to its clients. 

Job Duties:

Oversees the development and delivery of all rehabilitation teaching and support services, including career and technical education programs, credentialing and other compatible career and technical center training at the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Provides leadership and has the general responsibility for the functions of the Bureau of the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired; regularly reviews the Bureau’s organizational structure, develops, and implements work plans for the Bureau and makes changes as necessary, makes work assignments to appropriate Bureau personnel to carry out assignments.
Oversees maintenance and security of all DBS facilities and vehicles on the 25+-acre DBS Daytona Beach complex.
Participates in the planning of construction projects and related activities and provides on-site supervision of projects.
Ensures the safety and well-being of residential clients participating in services at the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Ensures that operations remain within the designated respective budgets for grounds and facility maintenance, dormitory and instructional services provided on the campus.
Participates in the preparation of the Division’s annual operating budget and strategic plan.
Ensures that the Bureau of the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired develops, executes, and concludes the procurement and contract process including solicitation, invoice approval, record keeping and closeout within specified time requirements.
Ensures that performance and expenditures of contracted providers are monitored, and corrective action is implemented, when required. 
Ensures that invoices are reviewed and processed within specified time periods and that original master contracts are maintained and complete in content.
Collaborates with the Bureau of Client Services and the Bureau of Business Enterprise in support of vocational rehabilitation of DBS clients.
Effectively communicate with, motivate, provide and/or coordinate training, and direct the work of subordinates. 
Collects, monitors and analyzes data to evaluate the performance of the Bureau of the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, maximizes funding, capitalizes on opportunities for improvement and takes action whenever necessary.
Prepares and delivers presentations to stakeholders and partner groups.
Ensures that Bureau personnel are engaged in training and cross training activities to maximize the skills and capabilities of the Bureau to fulfill the operational needs of the Division.
Timely complete performance appraisals, develop accurate work plans, and approve monthly attendance and leave for each position under his/her direct report. 
Reinforce the expectation of internal and external cooperation and teamwork to subordinates.
Utilize effective counseling and coaching strategies in accordance with agency personnel policies and procedures to ensure acceptable job performance of subordinates.
Keep supervisor and the Personnel Administrator advised of personnel issues that may require corrective action.
Meets with each subordinate quarterly to discuss job performance to ensure each employee is fully aware of their level of performance as it relates to established performance standards.
Demonstrates professional, courteous, and constructive behavior with coworkers, subordinates, administrators, and the public.
Prepares job description and qualifying questions for job postings, conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations for the Bureau of the Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Performs other work as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional experience in health, social, economic or rehabilitative programs.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
Professional or nonprofessional experience as required above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

BRAILLE & TALKING BOOK LIBRARY (DAYTONA BEACH):
Readvertisement - Chief, Braille & Talking Book Library,position number 48007043, located in Daytona Beach (Volusia County) with a closing date of 03/31/2022. The annual salary is $60,000.00 - $75,000.00.  If interested, please apply through the People First employment website or by clicking the link provided below. 
CHIEF, BRAILLE & TALKING BOOK LIBRARY - 48007043

This position oversees the administration of the Braille & Talking Book Library as well as the Library's budget to ensure the accountability of operational and supervisory staff.  This position is responsible for participating in the development, implementation, monitoring, and management of the Division of Blind Services budget.  The incumbent is responsible for the overall operation, collection and services of the Braille and Talking Book Library which provides a statewide system for the circulation of general and specialized reading materials in Braille, and audio formats which are provided to Florida residents who are unable to use standard printed books due to vision loss, blindness, reading disability, or a physical disability that prevents them from gaining access to regular printed materials.  The Bureau Chief of the Braille & Talking Book Library reports directly to the Deputy Director of the Division of Blind Services and alerts and advises the Director and Deputy Director on any relevant issues affecting the Division's operations.  The incumbent is expected to be a judicious and pragmatic steward of the State of Florida budget while providing the required services to its clients. 

Job Duties:

The incumbent will demonstrate accountability and support towards the goals of agency leadership and communicate the same to other employees.  This includes support to leadership on all program-related actions and activities, and as otherwise directed. 
The incumbent will model, demonstrate, and guide other employees in the use of the principals of flexibility, adaptability, and approachability - while adhering to applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures. 
As a supervisor, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide, or coordinate training, and direct the work of his/her subordinates.  
The incumbent 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.  
The incumbent must ensure that timesheets are approved either weekly or monthly and if monthly, by the 5th business day of the following month. 
The incumbent has the authority to make hiring recommendations as well as recommend disciplinary actions. 
The incumbent will reinforce the expectation of internal and external cooperation and teamwork to subordinates. 
The incumbent will utilize effective coaching and counseling strategies in accordance with the FDOE Code of Personal Responsibility to ensure acceptable job performance of subordinates.  
The incumbent will keep the Director, Deputy Director, and the Personnel Administrator advised of personnel issues that may require corrective action. 
The incumbent will meet at least quarterly with each subordinate to discuss job performance to ensure each employee is fully aware of their level of performance as it relates to established performance standards. 
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring staff are organized and trained in a manner which sustains achievement of program objectives.  
The incumbent will ensure that fair and accurate statistics are reported regarding program accomplishments. 
The incumbent will grow the program by achieving year to year sustained increases in active patrons. 
The incumbent will support and work to achieve the established goals, objectives, and priorities of the Division. 
The incumbent will design, plan, and develop policies and procedures for evaluation and accountability regarding Library programs. 
The incumbent will direct the compilation and anaylsis of data for planning purposes and coordinate long-range planning. 
The incumbent will work in collaboration and will ensure compliance with policies and standards of the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress and other applicable rules, regulations and policies.  
The incumbent will communicate and promote public awareness of the Library with appropriate agencies, the media, and volunteers.  
The incumbent will represent the Library at conferences and programs that advocate for the Library. 
The incumbent will represent the Library at National Level meetings related to the operation of NLS Regional Libraries and the management of the Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS). 
The incumbent will direct and coordinate budget preparation with supporting documents based on input from staff and customers as well as administer Federal grants. 
The incumbent will manage all contracts specific to the Library, which include, but are not limited to the Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS) contract, and the contracts with the Department of Management Services (DMS) for construction and construction-related activities.  
The incumbent will manage purchasing and payments including those for utilities, routine operational items, and NewsLine services with the Florida Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). 
The incumbent will work to maintain active volunteer programs for the Library and will assist with the subregional libraries in the effective utilization of volunteer services.  
Travel is required. 
Minimum Qualifications:

A Master's Degree in Library Science from a program that is accredited by the American Library Association and a minimum of 5 years' of progressively responsible work in a Public Library.  

Peggy Fleischer

NFb-Florida State Board member

Co-chair NFB-FL Communities Of Faith

Vice President
NFB-FL Greater Daytona Beach Chapter
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