[nfbmi-talk] Arizona management position available

[Larry Posont]

National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
20812 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

July 20, 2011

Susan Turney
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Victor Office Center
201 N. Washington Square, Second Floor
Lansing, MI  48913

Dear Susan Turney:

Would you send this to interested Job Seekers?
Thank you.

Sincerely

Larry Posont, President
National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
517-482-1800
Email: president.nfb.mi at gmail.com
Web page
www.nfbmi.org

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Kresmer" <krezguy at cox.net>
Subject: Arizona management position available


Hello, all,
Would you please notify qualified members in your stat about this
available position in Phoenix?

Thanks,

Bob Kresmer

Job Announcement

Title: Director, Adult and Transition Services

Term: Full-Time

Salary: $55,000 to 65,000 annually, depending on experience

The manager of this department directs one of the country’s most
forward thinking and innovative comprehensive rehabilitation
programs in a nationally recognized non-profit organization serving
people who are blind and visually impaired.  Applicants should
have a desire to work in a fast-paced autonomous environment and be
driven to ensuring clients reach their vocational and academic
goals.

Send resumes in MS-Word format to mnelson at seeitourway.org


Overview of job duties:
§ Day-to-day management of the department
§ Ensure clients achieve their vocational and academic goals
§ Stay current in rehabilitation education and technology trends as
they relate to people with vision loss
§ Conduct on-going program improvement and innovation
§ Staff development
§ Participate in the creation of grant and RFP proposals
§ Budget management
§ Community liaison

Minimum Qualifications:

§ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a
major in Education, Rehabilitation, counseling, social work,
psychology, or related field (Master’s degree and CRC preferred).

§ Two years’ experience in the management of transition/rehabilitation
programs/departments (experience in the vision field
preferred).

§ Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation and educational systems
including understanding of state and federal laws, regulations and
policies related to student/client services.

§ Demonstrated ability to promote and establish new and improved
services and develop and implement policies and procedures.

§ Ability to obtain valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card.

§ Demonstrated leadership experience in data driven decision-making
and ability to lead others.

§ Evidence of ability to effectively use technology to perform duties
and to drive technology as a part of client’s program of
services.

§ Effective presentation skills.

§ Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work
effectively with staff and community.

§ Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the executive team
may find appropriate and acceptable.