[rehab] Recruiting: California Orientation Center for the Blind Administrator

Tue Aug 4 15:50:36 UTC 2015

The California Department of Rehabilitation is currently recruiting for the position of Administrator for the Orientation Center for the Blind. This position presents a significant opportunity to positively impact services to Californians who are blind and visually impaired. Please distribute widely to your networks and encourage qualified candidates to apply!

Stacy Cervenka

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Administrator
Department of Rehabilitation
Orientation Center for the Blind

Community Recruitment Announcement (August, 2015)

The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is recruiting for a Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) to serve as the Administrator for the Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB), a three acre campus located in Albany, California. The OCB is a 30-bed, residential 24/7 program providing vocational rehabilitation services for DOR consumers to support adjustment to blindness, the development of appropriate vocational behaviors, attitudes and interests, and the preparation of participants to achieve independence and gainful employment. The OCB Administrator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating policies and practices governing the administrative, program/services and facility operations of OCB, managing and leading an interdisciplinary team of professional and non-professional staff, directing and participating in resident consumer development services and processes, and serving as Chair of the Admissions Committee. The OCB Administrator further represents the OCB at meetings with other department divisions, advisory groups and other stakeholders, acts as ex-officio trustee for the American Printing House for the Blind federal quota program, and manages the OCB Trust Fund. The OCB Administrator will participate and contribute to the long- term strategy planning on policy and operational activities as a means to support the preparation of OCB participants to achieve independence and gainful employment and to support the mission of the department.

The OCB Administrator reports to the Deputy Director of the Specialized Services Division (SSD) in the DOR.  The OCB Administrator position is based in OCB in Albany, California. The DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

Desired Qualifications:
* Ability to mentor, develop staff and promote team work
* Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and manage a multi-disciplinary team and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at all levels of an organization
* Able to multi-task in a dynamic, ever-changing environment while remaining effective and exercising excellent problem solving skills
* Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
* Demonstrated possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrated extensive experience, knowledge and background in services to the blind and visually impaired
* Demonstrated knowledge of the Department's mission, goals, programs, and policies
* A personal commitment to the vision of the Department of Rehabilitation.

Special Requirements:
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications of the Staff Services manager II (Supervisory) specifications, in compliance with the Welfare and Institution Code, the Administrator for the OCB shall have all of the following minimum qualifications:
(a) Four years of full time, paid experience working in a program for the education or rehabilitation of adults who are legally blind, with emphasis on nonvisual living techniques, including, but not limited to, daily living, mobility, and communication skills, at least two years' experience shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
(b) Proficiency in Braille as a second language.
(c) Education equivalent to graduation from college with a bachelor's degree. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Essential Information:

*       The position classification is Staff Services Manager II, Supervisory (SSM II) with a monthly base salary range of $5,830.00 to $7,245.00.  The description for the SSM II classification is available at: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/4800.aspx

*       The incumbent will be hired using the Staff Services Manager II, Supervisory (SSM II) eligible list.  The SSM-II minimum qualifications include: Four years of increasingly responsible management, personnel, fiscal, planning, program evaluation, or related analytical experience with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.  In addition, a college degree is required.

*       Those who are not already working in state government at the SSM II level must be on the SSM II eligibility list or take the SSM II examination at: https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/ssm2/

*       A Training and Development (T&D) position may be considered when applicable.

This position will be open until filled; however, the DOR anticipates screening of candidates to begin September 18, 2015; therefore you are encouraged to submit your application package before screening commences.  Final hire will be subject to the state's hiring conditions.

Application Information:

Interested candidates must submit the following:

* Standard State Application (STD. 678)

* Statement of Qualifications

* Resume

* Evidence of their SSM II list eligibility, if applicable

The state application, along with instructions, is available online at: http://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 requirements listed above for this position. The statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length and serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

Resumes do not take the place of the "Statement of Qualifications. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to provide electronic copies of their submission along with the written copy. Electronic copies can either be e-mailed to the contact person, or be included in the paper copy submission on a CD.

Attached with this announcement is the duty statement for the OCB Administrator position.

Representatives from Advisory Committees and or stakeholder groups may participate in the interview process.

All complete application packages will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview. Travel expenses for any interviews are the sole responsibility and at the expense of each candidate.

Applications are to be submitted to:
Department of Rehabilitation
Attn: Cresenda Manning
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 94814

Questions about the position can be directed to the contact person, Cresenda Manning, at (916) 558-5815 or cresenda.manning at dor.ca.gov<mailto:cresenda.manning at dor.ca.gov>

Stacy Cervenka, MRC
Advisory Committee Analyst
California Department of Rehabilitation
721 Capitol Mall
4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 558-5380
Email: stacy.cervenka at dor.ca.gov<mailto:stacy.cervenka at dor.ca.gov>