[rehab] North Carolina Division of Blind Services Director's Job

[David Andrews]

Recruitment Announcement:

Division Director

North Carolina Division of Blind Services

The North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind, an agency within the
Department of Health and Human Services, is accepting applications for the
position of Division Director.  This position is policy making exempt. The
Agency serves consumers who are blind or visually impaired or have vision
and hearing losses in areas that include Vocational Rehabilitation,
Independent Living Rehabilitation, and Business Enterprises. The Agency also
provides social work services through the Social Services Block Grant and
operates a state-funded program for the provision of eye-related medical
services.

Training & Experience- Master's degree in business, public, or public health
administration, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, education, or
psychology and five years of managerial or supervisory experience in a
private or governmental human services or closely related area: or
graduation from a four-year college or university in business
administration, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, education, or
Psychology and seven years experience in a human services or closely related
program, three of which must be managerial or supervisory experience in a
private or governmental human services or closely related area; or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management Preference - demonstrated skill as a leader, manager, and
supervisory; direct service and management/supervisory experience in a
program serving people with disabilities, preferably with vision loss;
experience in working with multiple funding sources which have different
uses and requirements;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - understanding of the skills that
contribute to the independence and successful employment of people who are
blind; understanding of the laws and regulations that apply to the
rehabilitation program and services; understanding of budget, legislative,
and HR processes; able to function with a small management staff within the
Division and as part of a large departmental team; good computer skills.

These are the KSAs from the OSP job spec.

Thorough knowledge of the organization, operation, and objectives of the
Division.

Thorough knowledge of federal and State laws, rules, and regulations
pertinent to the Division.

Considerable knowledge of medical, social services, rehabilitation, and
business enterprise programs.

Ability to coordinate and direct employees and programs through an
understanding of managerial principles, techniques, and practices.

Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory relationships with the general
public, State, federal, and local officials.

Closing Date - 8/21/09-9/4/09

Salary Range - $69,860 - $117,406

For additional information please contact -

Contact Person:  Angela Miller

Contact Agency:  Division of Human Resources,

Health and Human Services

Contact Address: 2001 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699-2001

Phone: 919-733-2940

Fax: 919-733-6087

To Apply - An Application for State Employment must be completed and
submitted. The application may be accessed at
http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/



David Andrews and white cane Harry.