[rehab] Minnesota State Services for the Blind Director

Thu Jul 16 20:51:42 UTC 2009

I sent you all the link earlier. Here is the actual posting. 
Dick Davis
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DIR SERVICES FOR THE BLIND 

$ 32.42-$ 46.56 hourly, $ 67,693-$ 97,217 annually 

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Date Posted:

07/16/2009 

Closing Date:

07/27/2009 

Hiring Agency:

Employment & Econ Development Dept 

Division/Bureau:

SSB 

Location:

St. Paul 

Who May Apply:

Open to all qualified job seekers 

Posting Number:

09DEED000128 

Employment Conditions:

Permanent, Full-time 

Work Shift:

Day Shift 

Days of Work:

Monday-Friday 

Travel Required:

yes 

Job Grouping:

General Administration 

Classified Status:

Classified 

Job Description:

The Director is responsible for leadership in developing and managing State
Services for the Blind's (SSB) State Plans and programs for federal
Vocational Rehabilitation (including Assistive Technology) and Independent
Living, its Independent Living-Older Blind program and Randolph-Sheppard
vending facilities program, and the Communication Center. 

It is the Director's responsibility to provide fiscal leadership, secure
resources, manage the preparation of financial plans and SSB program budgets
and to manage the disbursement, accounting, and reporting of federal and
state appropriations for the blind and including grants and gift funds so
that all resources are utilized effectively and in accord with both federal
and state regulations. 

Provide leadership, initiative and management in the design and
implementation of new developments and technologies, ideas, and directions
as well as effective strategies for research, program evaluation and quality
assurance. 

The Director creates a clear focus on the unique character of the work of
SSB and its role in the Minnesota Workforce Center System. The position
supervises (directly and indirectly) 110 staff members including Program
Directors for: Workforce Development (Vocational Rehabilitation); the
Communication Center and Senior Services; Technology; Administrative
Services. SSB has a central office in St. Paul and at 12 Workforce Centers
across the state. 

Minimum Qualifications:

3 years experience as a manager or administrator responsible for a program
providing vocational rehabilitation services (or employment and training
services), AND you must possess a graduate degree in Rehabilitation, Public
or Business Administration, Education, Psychology or a closely related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants who meet the experience and educational requirement will be
further evaluated on their qualifications (education/training, paid or
volunteer work/life experience, and accomplishments/achievements) for this
position as demonstrated in the areas listed below. Preference will be given
to applicants with experience working in rehabilitation for persons who are
blind/visually impaired. 

Please use the Job Specific Questions Section to respond to each of these
four areas: 

1) Rehabilitation 
a) Knowledge of rehabilitation programs and services - including vocational
rehabilitation, independent living rehabilitation, special education and the
One-Stop (Workforce Center) system of the Workforce Investment Act; 
b) Experience in rehabilitation programs for persons who are blind and
visually impaired; 
c) Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations governing the
provision of rehabilitation services to persons who are blind and visually
impaired. 

2) Management 
a) Managerial, supervisory and related administrative roles and functions; 
b) Planning and development of program policies and procedures. Include here
a description of achievements/accomplishments which demonstrate the highest
level of: 1) leadership and initiative; and 2) problem solving and
creativity; 
c) Quality assurance (e.g., case reviews, compliance, auditing, etc),
program evaluation (e.g., vendor effectiveness studies, etc.), cost/benefit
studies, and forecasting future resource needs and service demands. 

3) Budget development and fiscal management. Please include the approximate
amounts of dollars controlled. 

4) Experience in making presentations to and working with policy making
bodies (e.g., legislative committees) and with professional, consumer and
provider groups and councils. 

Selection Process:

The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Your resume
will be entered into a database. The software program matches your skills
with the skills needed to perform the duties of the position. If your skills
match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.

If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12
months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and
experience, you do not need to submit another.

How to Apply:

You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume through the online Resume
Builder at <https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder>. You may copy
and paste in your existing resume or let the software create a resume for
you. You may edit your resume later should your contact information or
experience change. The Resume Builder also collects your work preference
information so we can match you with future job openings that meet your
interests. 

Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including
but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three
branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another
branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these
differences. For assistance, please direct questions to both your current
and anticipated Human Resources offices. 

If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a completed
State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota Management &
Budget (MMB), 200 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN
55155. Be sure to indicate the posting number of this job on your
application. The paper application is available on the State Employment Web
and MMB web sites, at any state agency HR office, or by calling
651-259-3637. 

Contact for More Information:

Sue Zeches, 651/259-7107/sue.zeches at state.mn.us. 

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