[rehab] FW: California Deputy Director of Specialized Services Recruitment Announcement

Wed Feb 26 13:56:34 UTC 2014

*From:* DeNotaris, David [mailto:ddenotaris at pa.gov]
*Sent:* Wednesday, February 26, 2014 6:34 AM
*To:* Rovig, Lorraine (LRovig at nfb.org); Dick Davis (ddavis at blindinc.org)
*Subject:* FW: California Deputy Director of Specialized Services
Recruitment Announcement

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*On Behalf Of *Xavier, Joe at DOR
*Sent:* Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:33 PM
*To:* Xavier, Joe at DOR
*Subject:* [NCSAB Members] California Deputy Director of Specialized
Services Recruitment Announcement

*From:* DOR External Affairs
*Sent:* Tuesday, February 25, 2014 2:48 PM

*Deputy Director *

*Department of Rehabilitation*

*Specialized Services Division*

*Community Recruitment Announcement (February, 2014)*

The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with
consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting
in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with
disabilities.  Pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill (SB) 105,
Chapter 1102, Statutes of 2002, the Specialized Services Division (SSD) was
established to provide improved, specialized, and comprehensive services to
individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf and hard of hearing.

Under the direction of the Chief Deputy Director, Department of
Rehabilitation, the Deputy Director has responsibility for oversight and
direction of the Specialized Services Division.  The Deputy Director is a
member of the executive team and will apply and model the core values of
the DOR; quality, respects, integrity, openness and accountability, as well
as the leadership competencies of the California Health and Human Services
Agency.

The Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division, in a highly sensitive
arena, will advise and assist the Chief Deputy Director, and/or the
Director; in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of
departmental programs, policies, and procedures; serves as a division
liaison; provides executive leadership and guidance to program managers in
the administration of the divisions programs, develops processes to improve
DOR's ability to meet and exceed the required federal and state performance
measures, advances projects and goals for the division as identified in
DOR's strategic plan, and establishes policies and procedures governing the
Business Enterprise Program and the Orientation Center for the blind.

With the support of an Assistant Deputy Director, the incumbent is
responsible for oversight of the Blind Field Services District, Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Unit, Business Enterprise Program, Orientation Center for
the Blind, and the Older Blind Program. The Deputy Director also ensures
appropriate collaboration and participation by the Blind Advisory
Committee, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advisory Committee, and the California
Vendors Policy Advisory Committee.

The DOR State Plan and Strategic Plan are available at: www.dor.ca.gov

*Desirable Qualifications: *

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as
demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, through submission of a
statement of qualifications, the candidate must demonstrate experience with
the following factors, and responses will be used to competitively evaluate
each candidate along with the application and resume.  Successful candidate
should also demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Department of
Rehabilitation.

·        Provide sound judgment and strong leadership in making daily
decisions in setting division priorities, meeting strategic plan goals and
objectives within the operation of the Specialized Services Division in
support of the VR Program and DOR's mission.

·        Demonstrated ability and experience to effectively manage a
multidisciplinary work team of professional and administrative staff,
oversee and implement Specialized Services policies, and revise as
necessary.  Years of experience with proven successful outcomes will be
weighted higher.

·        Demonstrated ability to articulate skills in management,
leadership and motivation of staff.  Ability to establish and maintain
positive and productive working relationships with the Department's
executive staff as well as with other state agencies, counties, vendors and
stakeholders.

·        Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, program concerns
while representing the Department's vision on sensitive and controversial
issues that impact the department and its stakeholders while keeping a
customer focus.

·        Effectively collaborate with executives, managers, other state and
federal agencies, various advisory committees, and stakeholders including
public and private partner agencies and providers of vocational
rehabilitation goods and services.

·        Extensive background or demonstrated knowledge in the provision of
services and programs for the *blind* and visually impaired and the deaf
and hard of hearing.

·        Demonstrated experience in policy development and implementation
related to blindness and deafness; blindness and deafness program
operations and services; collaboration with providers and partners in
blindness and deafness services; and technically proficient in matters
dealing with blindness and deafness, and related assistive technologies.

·        Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity of the issues around
the employment of individuals with disabilities.

*Special Personal Characteristics:*

·        Appreciation of the ability of individuals with disabilities to
become contributing members of our society.

·        A personal commitment to the mission and goals of the Department
of Rehabilitation.

*KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:*

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and
policy-influencing functions effectively.  Such overall ability requires
possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities.

·        Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State
Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and
the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public
administration including the budget process, organization, and management;
techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and
evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; and principles and
practices of policy formulation and development.

·        Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of
multidisciplinary professionals and administrative staff; analyze
administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate
the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the
confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a
wide range of administrative matters; and develop cooperative working
relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the
Legislature, and the Executive Branch.

*Submit Standard State Application (STD 678), *

*Statement of Qualifications and Resume to :*

Department of Rehabilitation

Attn: Kelly Montelongo

721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

*Final Filing Date:* *Until Filled*

The Standard State Application can be found by copying the following
address to your Internet browser: (The address does not function as an
electronic link) https://jobs.ca.gov/Profile/StateApplication

A "Statement of Qualifications" is a discussion describing how a
candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the
desirable qualifications and special personal characteristics for this
position. The statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length.
Resumes do not take the place of the "Statement of Qualifications.
Representation from the Blind Advisory Committee, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Advisory Committee, and the California Vendors Policy Advisory
Committeewill participate in the interview process
.

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