[rehab] Position Announcement: District Supervisor- St. Louis MO

Wed Dec 22 22:01:02 UTC 2010

Good Afternoon,

Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind has a position opening for a District Supervisor in St. Louis, MO.  If you are interested please see the job description below.  If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact me.

Michael St.Julien M.A. NOMC
Assistant Deputy Director
Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
573-751-4989 (Office)
573-680-4074 (Cell)
573-751-4984 (Fax)
michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov

Enjoy Life!!!!

Social Services Manager, Band 1
St. Louis North District 3 Office, Rehabilitation Services f/t Blind
Family Support Division
Date Posted:  December 22, 2010

The Family Support Division is seeking applications for the position of Social Services Manager, Band 1 for the St. Louis North District 3 Office of the Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB) program located at 9900 Page Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri.
JOB DUTIES: Direction of assigned staff in implementing vocational rehabilitation, independent living, children's and older blind services programs to fulfill our mission to create opportunities for eligible blind and visually impaired persons in order that they may attain personal independence and vocational success.  Direct or assist in the overall planning, development and administration of educational and independent living services for the blind and visually impaired. Assist in the development and implementation of planning. Review and/or revise programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures. Supervise and monitor operations of the district. Select, train, direct, and evaluate staff to ensure there is a clear understanding of blindness, blindness issues and the philosophy of independence for clients. Participate in the development, implementation or interpretation of new or revised program, departmental or legislative initiatives. Participate in conferences and meetings. Participate in the development of budget requests and the monitoring of expenditures; and recommend or direct implementation of cost saving measures. Conduct investigations, special studies, and prepare or review reports and related information to evaluate existing organizations, policies, procedures, and practices. Represent or serve as a liaison; maintain contact with various staff, clients and public; cooperate with and address federal, state, local and community organizations, and other groups. Ensure clients receive services according to identified needs. Negotiate or administer contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements with federal, state, local, and community organizations. Exercise considerable initiative and judgment in planning and implementation of assignments or projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in the following:  Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family and Child Development, Human Services, Counseling, Public or Business or Health Care Administration, Nursing, Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Nutrition or a closely related field; and

Four or more years of professional experience in protective services for children; self-sufficiency/income maintenance; child support; in-home services; programs for blind or visually impaired persons; Medicaid or other health insurance programs; nursing; health care or health delivery system; pharmacy or pharmacology; treatment and education of adjudicated juveniles; juvenile delinquency prevention programs; or resource, financial or legal investigations.

(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required education.)

(Earned graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the specified areas may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required experience at a rate of 24 earned credit hours for one year.)

SALARY RANGE:   Annual salary range is $38,700.00 - $62,952.00.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must complete an on-line application at https://www.ease.mo.gov/ease/logon.jsp and then print and fax that application, and any applicable transcript(s), to Sarah Zayumba at (573) 526-3674.  Information must be accompanied by a note referencing the position and location for which application is being made.

RECRUITMENT AREA:   Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Deadline for applications is Friday, January 7, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

Applications will be subject to review prior to scheduling interviews.

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