[rehab] Job Opening Director, Minnesota State Services for the Blind

[David B Andrews]

David Andrews
Chief Technology Officer
Minnesota State Services for the Blind
2200 University Ave. W., #240
St. Paul, MN  55114-1840
(651) 642-0513  Office
(612) 730-7931  Cell
(651) 649-5927  Fax


>>> Richard Strong 10/1/2009 8:24 PM >>>
Greetings-

The position of Director, Minnesota State Services for the Blind has
been reopened. Applications will be accepted until Friday October 16,
2009. Details on the position are at:

https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/5944ad2e1a56b5d64c0cf02afd2ee4fa/View


Note the minimum educational requirement in this new posting have been
adjusted and now calls for a Bachelor's rather than a Master's degree.

Please share this posting with all who may have interest in this very
attractive position.

Thank you.


Richard Strong
Minnesota State Services for the Blind
651-649-5475 (voice)
888-665-3726 (TTY)
651-649-5927 (FAX)

 

Date Posted: 10/01/2009 
Closing Date: 10/16/2009 
Hiring Agency: Employment & Econ Development Dept 
Location: St. Paul 
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers 
Posting Number: 09DEED000200 
Employment Conditions: Permanent, Full-time 
Work Shift: Day Shift 
Days of Work: Monday-Friday 
Travel Required: yes 
Job Grouping: General Administration 
Classified Status: Classified 
 
What's Great About This Job: The mission of State Services for the
Blind (SSB) is to facilitate the achievement of vocational and personal
independence by Minnesotans who are blind, visually impaired or
DeafBlind. 

Minnesota State Services for the Blind (SSB) has been serving blind or
visually impaired Minnesotans since 1923. From 1923, when it began
providing training to blind adults, to the present, offering a wide
range of services leading to jobs and personal independence. State
Services for the Blind has a proud history of leadership. 
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; and Administrative Services. SSB has a central office in St.
Paul and at 12 Workforce Centers across the state. 
Minimum Qualifications: NOTE: If you recently applied for the Director
of State Services for the Blind, Job Posting Number 09DEED000128, you
will be considered again for this job posting. However, as these
qualifications have been revised, please review your resume to ensure it
adequately describes the areas listed below. 

Bachelor's degree in psychology, rehabilitation, sociology, business
administration, special education or closely related field; 

AND 

Three (3) years experience as a manager or administrator responsible
for a program providing vocational rehabilitation services or employment
and training services for persons with disabilities. 

In the Job Specific Question Section in Resume Builder, please describe
your experience. 

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 under Preferred
Qualifications. 


Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in rehabilitation, psychology,
sociology, business administration, special education or closely related
field. 

Experience working with persons who are blind/visually impaired in the
rehabilitation process. 

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

1) Experience in Rehabilitation or Employment and Training Programs for
persons with disabilities. 
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. 

To ensure consideration for this position, once you submit your resume
through Resume Builder, you must apply directly to posting number
09DEED000200 by checking the "Apply for this job" box found near the top
of this announcement.
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. 

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A CURRENT E-MAIL ADDRESS ON YOUR RESUME OR
YOU MAY NOT BE CONTACTED WITH AN UPDATE ON YOUR STATUS. 
Contact for More Information: Sue Zeches,
651/259-7107/sue.zeches at state.mn.us.