[rehab] FW: Position Openings at the Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired
Dick Davis
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Thu Oct 3 15:26:57 UTC 2013
*From:* DeNotaris, David [mailto:ddenotaris at pa.gov]
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*Subject:* FW: Position Openings at the Delaware Division for the Visually
Impaired
*David J. De Notaris* | Director
Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services
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*Subject:* Position Openings at the Delaware Division for the Visually
Impaired
There are three positions below and attached within the State of Delaware
Division for the Visually Impaired that we are actively looking for
qualified candidates to fill. Please forward this on to those that might be
interested to apply online at: http://www.delawarestatejobs.com/
*Vocational Rehabilitation District Administrator *
*Recruitment #093013-MDDZ73-350800*
*Opening Date: 10/2/2013 *
*Closing Date: 10/8/2013 11:59:00 PM *
*Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive *
*Salary: Yearly: $47,184.00/Min - $58,980.00/Mid *
*Pay Grade: 16*
*Shift Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm *
*Employment Type: Actual Vacancy*
*Employment Term: Regular*
*Agency: DHSS/Visually Impaired *
*Location(s): Herman Holloway Campus: (1901 N DuPont Hwy, New Castle,
DE, 19720)*
*Contact Name: DHSS Applicant Services *
*Contact Phone: 302-255-9100 *
*SUMMARY STATEMENT*
The incumbent provides direct supervision and oversight of the Vocational
Rehabilitation service delivery and personnel within the Division for the
Visually Impaired. Duties minimally include: interpreting federal and state
regulations and ensuring compliance, developing state plans and goals for
improving employment outcomes for individuals who are blind, visually
impaired and those with secondary disabilities, developing and monitoring
policies and procedures, compiling, analyzing and completing various
reports, and monitoring program expenditures, quality assurance and program
performance.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions
in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications
are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of
similar kind not specifically listed here.
· Plans and develops for approval and interprets service delivery
policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with State and Federal
regulations.
· Provide administrative and management direction to district staff
to ensure quality vocational rehabilitation service, adherence to
qualitative performance standards, availability of case service funds and
current casework forms and related needs.
· Interviews, recommends on hirings and assists in orientation and
training of staff and recommends and implements strategies for recruitment
of new staff.
· Develops for approval and maintains Employee Performance
Evaluation Standards and directs completions of employee performance
reviews, employee recognition and disciplinary actions.
· Assists in achieving cooperative working agreements with public
and private organizations and monitors such agreements.
· Participates in performance monitoring of rehabilitation
facilities through quarterly reviews of service providers and extended
employment reviews of sheltered employment.
· Acts as liaison with community agencies and organizations and
state agencies representing the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation at
meetings and conferences and acts as an advocate for the handicapped.
· Participates in and cooperates with Federal and State audits,
Federal Program Administration Reviews and special studies.
*JOB REQUIREMENTS*
*JOB REQUIREMENTS for Vocational Rehabilitation District Administrator
*Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating
competence in each of the following areas:
1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Rehabilitation
Counseling, Social or Behavioral Science or related field.
2. Three years experience in health or human services work such
as applying theories, principles, laws and practices of health or human
services programs and services that assist with and improve life for
individuals, families, or communities such as financial support,
employment, unemployment, housing, health care, disease prevention,
substance abuse, child protective services, physical/mental health
treatment and prevention or rehabilitation.
3. Three years experience in interpreting vocational rehabilitation laws,
rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
4. Knowledge of program administration such as overseeing and directing
the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services;
planning and establishing short and long range program goals and
objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through
consultation.
*BENEFITS*
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our
website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/
*SELECTION PROCESS*
The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and
experience.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence
related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your
contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to
you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at
http://www.delawarestatejobs.com/.
*ACCOMMODATIONS*
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases
of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or
service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware
Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware
– An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Principal
*Recruitment #093013-MACZ12-350800*
*Opening Date:** 10/2/2013 *
*Closing Date:** 10/8/2013 11:59:00 PM *
*Type of Recruitment:** Open Competitive *
*Salary:** Salary determined by Department of
Education pay scale *
*Pay Grade:** FR5*
*Shift Hours:** 7:30am-4:00pm *
*Employment Type:** Actual Vacancy*
*Employment Term:** Regular*
*Agency:** DHSS/Visually Impaired *
*Location(s):** Herman Holloway Campus: (1901 N DuPont Hwy,
New Castle, DE, 19720)*
*Contact Name:** DHSS Applicant Services *
*Contact Phone:** 302-255-9100 *
SUMMARY STATEMENT
The incumbent in this position will coordinate Special Education services
for Blind & Visually Impaired students. The duties include: developing and
providing oversight of policies and procedures required by IDEA, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act; providing training and technical support to
professionals in the application of regulations and policies; serving as a
liaison with the Department of Education, school districts and other
agencies; developing reports and grant proposals; analyzing/evaluating
data, programs and materials; supervising assigned programs and staff. In
addition, the incumbent will be responsible for budget management and
accountability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions
in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications
are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of
similar kind not specifically listed here.
· Coordinate Special Education services statewide for all Blind &
Visually Impaired Students through an itinerant program.
· Develops and provides oversight to the implementation of policies
and procedures of education of exceptional and disabled students as
required by state and federal laws; e.g. IDEA and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act.
· Provides technical assistance and training to education and other
Division professionals in the application of relevant regulations/policy to
the education of visually impaired.
· Serve as the Liaison with Department of Education, school
districts and other agencies on matters of exception children, etc
· Writes reports, develops grant proposals and analyzes/evaluates
programs, materials and policies, as required.
· Provides direct supervision to educational personnel and programs
in Division’s itinerant program.
· Overall management and accountability for budget as related to
areas of responsibility.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
*JOB REQUIREMENTS for Principal**
*Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating
competence in each of the following areas:
1. A Master's Degree in educational leadership from a regionally
accredited college, or a Master's Degree in education from a regionally
accredited college and current and valid Principal or Assistant Principal
certificate from another state, or a Master's Degree in any field from a
regionally accredited college and successful completion of a Delaware
approved alternative routes to certification program for school leaders.
2. A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience with the visually
impaired.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is
required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the
applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the
conditional offer of hire.
BENEFITS
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our
website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/
SELECTION PROCESS
The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence
related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your
contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to
you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at
http://www.delawarestatejobs.com/.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases
of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or
service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware
Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware
– An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Teacher Special Education
*Recruitment #093013-MACZ10-350800*
*Opening Date:** 10/2/2013 *
*Closing Date:** 10/8/2013 11:59:00 PM *
*Type of Recruitment:** Casual/Seasonal *
*Salary:** Salary determined by DOE pay scale *
*Pay Grade:** FR1*
*Shift Hours:** Part-time 29.75 hours a week *
*Employment Type:** Actual Vacancy*
*Employment Term:** Casual/Seasonal*
*Agency:** DHSS/Visually Impaired *
*Location(s):** Herman Holloway Campus: (1901 N DuPont Hwy,
New Castle, DE, 19720)*
*Contact Name:** DHSS Applicant Services *
*Contact Phone:** 302-255-9100 *
SUMMARY STATEMENT
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing itinerant
vision related education services to students in a variety of settings.
Responsibilities include participating in the development of Individualized
Education Plans, the use and instruction of Braille and functional vision
and learning media assessments, adaptations of core curriculum and
instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum. There is a strong emphasis on
collaborating with families, school personnel, and related service
providers and agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions
in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications
are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of
similar kind not specifically listed here.
· Plans and implements educational lessons to address educational
needs by accommodating for the specific eye condition.
· Keeps accurate records and data to reflect student progress and
provides mandated reports to schools and families.
· Attends mandated meetings concerning the educational needs of the
students and advocates for students’ needs.
· Acquires and delivers books, adaptive equipment, and administers
appropriate assessments to students and writes reports with
recommendations.
· Collaborates with school staff, other agencies and families to
provide integrated services that meet the child’s visual needs.
· Collaborates with families, schools and vocational rehabilitation
staff to prepare students for transition out of school and into post
secondary education or employment.
· Makes referrals for additional services that may be needed by the
student to address visual needs and to transition into adult life.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
*JOB REQUIREMENTS for Teacher Special Education*
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating
competence in each of the following areas:
1. Applicant must meet State of Delaware Department of Education
licensure and certification requirements as Teacher, Special
Education-Teacher of the Visually Impaired, at the time of application or
be able to achieve within the probationary period.
2. Applicant must be able to demonstrate Braille literacy or hold
Certification in Braille.
LICENSE,REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Applicant will submit the following at time of interview:
1. Copy of (unofficial) transcripts.
2. Copy of Professional Status Certification or License, if available.
3. Documentation of Praxis-I scores, if available.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is
required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the
applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the
conditional offer of hire.
SELECTION PROCESS
The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence
related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your
contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to
you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at
http://www.delawarestatejobs.com/.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases
of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or
service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware
Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware
– An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
*Ava Patrick*
Ava Patrick
Administrative Specialist III
DE Health & Social Services
Division for the Visually Impaired
1901 N. DuPont Highway, Biggs Building
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 255-9810 Office
(302) 255-9964 Fax
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