[rehab] Job Announcement:

[Sorey, Richard L. (DBVI)]

Position Information 
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Working Title 
Regional Manager   
Role Title 
Prog Admin Manager II - 19215   
Job Open Date 
08-24-2011   
Job Close Date
Jobs close at 5pm EST. 
09-16-2011 
Job Type Detail
Definition <http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/recruitment/RMSJobTypeList.pdf>

Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1   
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery &
Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? 
No   
Hiring Range 
$40,959 - 84,062   
Agency 
Dept for the Blind & Vision Impair (702)   
Agency Website 
http://www.vdbvi.org   
Location 
Norfolk - 710   
Sublocation 
  
Position Number 
00321   
Job Posting Number 
0050077   
Type of Recruitment
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General Public - G   
Job Type 
Full-Time   
Pay Band 
05   
Job Description 
The Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is the
Commonwealth's agency solely dedicated to empowering individuals who are
blind, vision impaired, and deafblind to achieve their maximum level of
employment, education, and personal independence. DBVI services include
vocational rehabilitation, education, independent living skills,
orientation and mobility, deafblind services and a comprehensive
statewide low vision program. The agency also operates the Virginia
Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, (a residential
training facility), a Library and Resource Center that provides library
services and produces and distributes educational materials in
alternative media, the Virginia Industries for the Blind, and the
Randolph-Sheppard vending facility program. DBVI employees embody the
values of integrity, honesty and teamwork, ensuring respect for
customers and supporting personal choice. Visit our Career Center at
www.vdbvi.org for more information. 

We are seeking a qualified applicant to provide direction, leadership,
and supervision to professional and support office staff so that quality
services are provided to eligible individuals in compliance with
federal, state, and agency laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
You will serve as a member of local workforce investment boards and
collaborate with other partner agencies to ensure effective
implementation of the Workforce Investment Act including the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. You will respond to consumer
requests and complaints and evaluate consumer services provided by
direct service staff as well as make recommendations for improvements.

Minimum Qualifications 
*Knowlege of specialized services for people who are blind or vision
impaired 
*Knowledge of sound management practices and principles 
*Skills in and ability to mentor, lead and supervise a diverse group of
professional and support employees 
*Ability to interpret and implement established policies 
*Ability to analyze and solve complex problems, making timely and
defensible decisions   
Preferred Qualifications 
*Degree from accredited college/university with major study in human
service and/or education fields, preferably in vocational
rehabilitation, rehabilitation teaching, or education of the blind. 
*Experience in providing services to the blind and vision impaired. 
*Certification as Rehabilitation Counselor desirable.   
Special Requirements 
Applicant must successfully complete fingerprinting and criminal
background check.   
Special Instructions to Applicants 
Salary is negotiable above the minimum of the pay band based on
qualifications and salary history. Comprehensive state benefits program
including health, dental, optional vision/hearing, paid life and
retirement, holidays and annual leave, paid short and long term
disability after 12 months and more! 

Applications are required! The Department for the Blind and Vision
Impaired ONLY accepts fully completed online applications for all
employment opportunities. Online application and job listings are
located at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/. Application already
created? Use this quicklink to apply:
http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?quickFind=136364.
Resumes may NOT be substituted for State applications. Please do not
refer to see resume on your application. 

Don't have a computer? Internet access may be available to you through
your local library or Virginia Employment Commission office. 

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities
during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Contact 804-726-1919 for assistance. Minorities and
people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.   
Optional Applicant Documents 
Resume
Cover Letter
Other Document
Transcript   
Required Applicant Documents 
  
Contact Information 
  
Name 
Joann Robinson   
Phone 
804-662-7175   
Fax 
804-662-7662   
Email: 
joann.robinson at drs.virginia.gov   
Address: 
DBVI - Human Resources 
8004 Franklin Farms