[rehab] FW: Position Posted

[Dick Davis]

Hi,

If you qualify for this job, please apply.  Our state agency is under some
pressure to hire qualified blind people.

Dick Davis



*From:* Shawn Mayo [mailto:smayo at blindinc.org]
*Sent:* Monday, May 20, 2013 11:00 AM
*To:* allstaff at blindinc.org
*Subject:* FW: Position Posted



Hi,

Please  share and let me know if you know of anyone for the following
position at SSB.

S



*From:* Pankow, Carol (DEED)
*Sent:* Monday, May 20, 2013 7:25 AM
*To:* #DEED_SSB-AllStaff
*Subject:* Position Posted



*STATE PROG ADMIN SR *

*$ 19.72-$ 28.92 hourly, $ 41,175-$ 60,385 annually*

*Date Posted:*

05/16/2013

*Closing Date:*

05/23/2013

*Hiring Agency:*

Employment & Econ Development Dept

*Location:*

St. Paul

*Who May Apply:*

*Open to all qualified job seekers*

*Posting Number:*

13DEED000059

*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:*

This position exists to manage staff training coordination and
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) training grant administration,
Continuous Improvement needs assessment, coordination and facilitation;
provide outreach/communication services, vendor monitoring assistance,
website development and maintenance for State Services for the Blind?s
(SSB) programs and services. These include the Communication Center; the
Senior Services Unit; the Workforce Development Unit; and the Braille and
Talking Book Library.

JOB DUTIES:
1. Oversee the federal quality and basic training grants and lead the
planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing activities to train,
develop and maintain the job related knowledges and competencies of SSB
staff.

2. Assist in the comprehensive monitoring of SSB?s contract service
providers to ensure compliance with state and federal rules.

3. Act as SSB?s Continuous Improvement (CI) champion by promoting CI,
facilitating Kaizen events and assisting leadership in identifying
potential CI improvement processes.

4. Maintain media contacts and implement a media plan that will assist in
promoting services on a local basis and throughout the state.

5. Coordinate the development and dissemination of targeted marketing
materials that promote SSB services.

6. Develop targeted outreach activities in collaboration with SSB staff.

*Minimum Qualifications:*

Three (3) years professional experience in communications, marketing,
public relations, training, making presentations to diverse groups, web
site management and or related experience.

Strong oral and written communication skills, including speech writing,
report writing, development of promotional/outreach materials, presentation
development and editing.

Experience with various office software (e.g. In Design, Quark, Microsoft
Office Suite).

Monitoring project budgets

*Preferred Qualifications:*

Experience with continuous improvement programs - including planning,
coordinating and facilitation.

Experience with grants mangement.

Ability to analyze and improve processes and evaluate results.

Knowledge and experience with Sharepoint.

Ability to manage time effectively, organize work, set priorities, and meet
required deadlines; multiple projects may occur simultaneously.

Abiity to undertand, correctly apply and explain/interpret laws, rules and
regulations.

*Selection Process:*

The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Resumes of
all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum
Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for
this position, the department may contact you.

Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may
include a review of documentation related to job performance. It includes
contact with the applicant's former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on those positions that have
access to confidential information and/or private data, handle financial
transactions, or enter the homes of our clients. Please note that a
Criminal History Check will be conducted on all finalists for this
position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from
consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or
leased vehicle, a driver's license and record check will be conducted.

*How to Apply:*

Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process.
You will be contacted by agency staff if your background best matches the
selection criteria on this job posting. To apply for this position, click
the APPLY box found at the bottom of this job announcement. For additional
information about the State?s selection process, go to <
http://www.careers.state.mn.us/job-tip>.

Anyone with a disability who believes they may need an accommodation should
contact the Department of Employment and Economic Development's Office of
Diversity and Equal Opportunity, in advance, so any necessary arrangements
can be made. To request an accommodation, email DEED.ODEO at state.mn.us; or
call 651-259-7094 (MN Relay 711 or MN Relay 1-800-627-3529).

*Contact for More Information:*

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



Apply for this job





*Carol Pankow*

*Director-Administrative Services*

State Services For The Blind

Department of Employment and Economic Development

2200 University Avenue W., #240

St. Paul. MN 55114

Direct: 651-642-0399 Toll Free: 1-800-652-9000

TTY:  651-642-0506  Toll Free TTY:  1-888-665-3276

http://www.mnssb.org



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