[rehab] FW: Recruitment for Blind Services Supervisor

Wed Dec 14 17:10:22 UTC 2016

It isn't empty... Below is the text ... the formatting at the top is a little messed up, but it is decipherable...

Dave

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Job Title:
Requisition Number: Grade:
Salary Range: Promotion Potential: Agency:
Location:
Area of Consideration: Opening/Closing Date:
Supervisory Vocational Rehabil JO-1611-7255
13
$86,660.00- $121,323.00
Disability Services
Open to the Public 11/23/2016- 1/7/2017
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SUPERVISORY VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SPECIALIST
MS-1715-13
$86,660$121,323
Management Supervisory Services AT-Will
The first screening of applicants will take place within ten (10) days of the posting of this vacancy announcement. The position is open for 45 days.
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This position is located in the Department on Disability Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Transition Unit. The Rehabilitation Services Administration provides comprehensive vocational and independent living services to persons with disabilities to promote their opportunities for employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion and integrations into society. RSA works with communities, businesses and organizations in an effort to ensure that individuals attain integrated employment in the mainstream of society The incumbent in this position supervises the performance of the administrative and technical operations of the assigned program independently, referring to the supervisor only on those matters deviating from established policies and procedures.
The incumbent is expected to ensure responsive assistance to unit personnel and ensures that established programs are maintained in an effective and productive manner. Develops and implements deviations in programs and projects as new rehabilitation needs become evident and new policies and regulations are published. Ensures that operating procedures for all activities of the assigned program are completely documented and that documented procedures are updated and revised as necessary.
Directs the work of the vocational rehabilitation specialists and other staff assigned to the unit. Based on a thorough knowledge of the professional and rehabilitation services required by the persons served, develops, plans and establishes rehabilitation programs meeting individual needs and assures that the most effective means of case findings, early diagnostic testing, training and placement of persons with disabilities. Plans routine operations, special projects and new and improved activities; reviews and approves work plans and confers with subordinates to develop properly structured activities with clearly delineated tasks, responsibilities, reporting requirements and time frames. Responds to inquiries from other local organizations or government agencies or individuals regarding the policies and procedures used by the agency.
Coordinates with the Human Capital Administration concerning training needs of the RSA Vocational Rehabilitation staff. Establishes training needs and acts as liaison with the DDS Training Institute to establish maintain and update weekly, monthly and annual training schedules. Determines, after consultation with leadership within the agency and outside experts, appropriate training offerings. Assists the DDS Training Institute in developing mandatory and optional coursework requirements, and makes recommendations for implementation to senior management.
Monitors and evaluates routine operations and special activities for efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with policies and procedures. Analyzes existing work methods and management techniques employed to determine if they provided maximum efficiency and effectiveness and revises as necessary Ensures that core positions are kept abreast of new and cutting edge methodology in the area of vocational rehabilitation.
Periodically reviews caseloads of specialists to assure quality and quantity of production, conformity to policies and regulations in carry out rehabilitation, training and development and implementation of rehabilitation plans. Approves case closures. Makes caseload assignments consisting of severely disabled and problem cases requiring exceptional knowledge and skill in the application of rehabilitation techniques with the appropriate specialist. Counsels clients and develops specific plan requirements and implements the plan, arranging for needed services and/or purchases and works with client to secure suitable employment.
Coordinates services, documentation of expenses, and voucher payments. Ensures the examination of vouchers consisting of the examination for accuracy, adequacy of documentation, compliance with regulations and justification of vouchers, invoices, claims and other requests for payment for goods and services. Oversees the comparison of requests and statements against various authorizing document or with other available papers and records.
Introduction
Job Summary
  http://careers.dc.gov/ts2	JobDetails?jobId=aOK1600000k9dOLEAY&tSource=
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Provides supervision and guidance to subordinate staff by establishing work standards, designating work assignments, identifying developmental and training needs, and evaluating work performance. Attends/conducts staff meetings, seminars, workshops and sits on or chairs various committees. Gives advice, counsel and instructions to individual employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for vacant positions and makes recommendations for appointments, promotions, or reassignments involving these positions. Provides final approval or resolves problems arising over leave usage of subordinates. Reviews and approves paperwork related to payroll/overtime requests; evaluates subordinates activities, work performance, and conduct
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Collective Bargaining Unit
This position is not in a collective bargaining unit. Management Supervisory Services AT-Will.
Qualifications
Applicant must have one (1) year of Specialized Experience at the next lower grade-level. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to administering a Vocational Rehabilitation program. Example: VR program planning and evaluation principles; and management strategies related to the provision of vocational rehabilitation services.
Licensures. Certifications and other requirements Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)
Education
Master's Degree - "Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Evaluation, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field", Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)
Work Experience
Experience managing and overseeing the work of a diverse group of VR professionals.
Experience applying vocational training concepts and practices; of the employment market; of training facilities; and of skill demands and environmental conditions in occupations and in specific jobs in relation to their suitability for the training and employment of the persons served by the rehabilitation program.
Experience and knowledge of counseling techniques and methodology used in motivating these individuals and helping them to adjust successfully to the training or work situation.
Work Environment
The incumbent is located in a normal office setting. Visits to the field may include schools, homes, offices, institutions, work and training sites.
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11/23/2016

David Andrews | Chief Technology Officer
State Services for the Blind 
2200 University Ave. W., Suite 240, St. Paul, MN 55114-1840
Direct: 651-539-2294 | Mobile: 612-730-7931
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-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of adrijana prokopenko via rehab
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:55 AM
To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List <rehab at nfbnet.org>
Cc: adrijana prokopenko <adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [rehab] FW: Recruitment for Blind Services Supervisor

Yes, I tried it with a sighted person and they said it was empty.

On 12/14/16, Andrews, David B (DEED) via rehab <rehab at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> The file was an Image PDF. I was able to do OCR on it, with JAWS 
> built-in OCR, but if you don't have that available, you might have to 
> use a reader, or another method of access.
>
> It is a shame that a government agency put out such an inaccessible 
> document.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> David Andrews | Chief Technology Officer State Services for the Blind
> 2200 University Ave. W., Suite 240, St. Paul, MN 55114-1840
> Direct: 651-539-2294 | Mobile: 612-730-7931 Web | Twitter | Facebook
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dick Davis 
> via rehab
> Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:40 AM
> To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List <rehab at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Dick Davis <ddavis at blindinc.org>; Callaway, Shawn (ACL/AIDD) 
> <Shawn.Callaway at acl.hhs.gov>
> Subject: Re: [rehab] FW: Recruitment for Blind Services Supervisor
>
> Adrijana,
> I note that JAWS reads only the heading, so I don't know how the 
> document was constructed.  I will pass this on to Shawn Callaway so he 
> can give some feedback to the employer, since it is a government 
> agency, but for now, you may have to use a sighted reader.
> Dick Davis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of adrijana 
> prokopenko via rehab
> Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:17 AM
> To: Rehabilitation Counselor Mailing List
> Cc: adrijana prokopenko
> Subject: Re: [rehab] FW: Recruitment for Blind Services Supervisor
>
> When I open the atachment, it is not readable with NVDA.
>
> On 12/14/16, Dick Davis via rehab <rehab at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> This is an important position.  Somebody good should apply for it.
>> Thanks to Shawn Callaway.
>>
>> Dick Davis, Chair
>>
>> NFB Employment Committee
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Shawn Callaway [mailto:callaway.shawn at gmail.com]
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 13, 2016 3:36 PM
>> *To:* Anil Lewis; Dick Davis
>> *Subject:* Fwd: Recruitment for Blind Services Supervisor
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* "Buckley, Melonie (DDS)" <melonie.buckley at dc.gov>
>> *Date:* December 8, 2016 at 2:28:47 PM EST
>> *To:* Shawn Callaway <callaway.shawn at gmail.com>
>> *Subject:* *RE: Recruitment for Blind Services Supervisor*
>>
>> Good afternoon again Shawn,
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you again for speaking with me today. Attached is the vacancy 
>> announcement for the Supervisory VR Specialist (Blind Services) unit.
>> If there are any questions please contact me via e-mail or by phone 
>> at
>> (202) 730-1577.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>
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